Lester B Pearson Collegiate Institute vs St Barnabas Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 717 m 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
St Barnabas Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
305 students
| Measure | Lester B Pearson Collegiate Institute Scarborough, Ontario | St Barnabas Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 33 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #560 of 766 | #2898 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #560 of 766 | #2898 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,125 | 305 |
| Enrolment | 1,125 | 305 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 57.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 76.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 47% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 84% | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 12% | 10% |
| First language not English | 53% | 20% |
| Special education | 16% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 5% |
| 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/ | stbarnabas.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (33.0 vs 33.4).
- •Lester B Pearson Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 1,125 students compared with 305.
- •Lester B Pearson Collegiate Institute is a public school while St Barnabas 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 St Barnabas Catholic School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lester B Pearson Collegiate Institute and St Barnabas Catholic School?
About 717 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lester B Pearson Collegiate Institute: 1,125. St Barnabas Catholic School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lester B Pearson Collegiate Institute and St Barnabas Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Lester B Pearson Collegiate Institute is 560th of 766 and St Barnabas Catholic School is 2898th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).