Lester B Pearson Collegiate Institute vs Sacred Heart Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lester B Pearson Collegiate Institute
Scarborough · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,125 students
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
230 students
| Measure | Lester B Pearson Collegiate Institute Scarborough, Ontario | Sacred Heart Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 33 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #560 of 766 | #2752 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #560 of 766 | #2752 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,125 | 230 |
| Enrolment | 1,125 | 230 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 59.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 74.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 47% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 84% | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 12% | 10% |
| First language not English | 53% | 30% |
| Special education | 16% | 30% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 0% |
| FSA literacy score | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Scarborough | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | sites.google.com/a/tdsb.on.ca/pearsonci/ | sacredheart.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (35.9 vs 33.0).
- •Lester B Pearson Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 1,125 students compared with 230.
- •Lester B Pearson Collegiate Institute is a public school while Sacred Heart Catholic School is a catholic school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lester B Pearson Collegiate Institute better than Sacred Heart Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Sacred Heart Catholic School ranks higher (35.9 vs 33.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lester B Pearson Collegiate Institute and Sacred Heart Catholic School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lester B Pearson Collegiate Institute: 1,125. Sacred Heart Catholic School: 230. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lester B Pearson Collegiate Institute and Sacred Heart Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Lester B Pearson Collegiate Institute is 560th of 766 and Sacred Heart Catholic School is 2752nd of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).