Lester B Pearson Collegiate Institute vs St Mother Teresa Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary 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
St Mother Teresa Catholic Academy
Toronto · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
525 students
| Measure | Lester B Pearson Collegiate Institute Scarborough, Ontario | St Mother Teresa Catholic Academy Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 33 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #560 of 766 | #721 of 766 |
| National rank | #560 of 766 | #721 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,125 | 525 |
| Enrolment | 1,125 | 525 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 47% | 29% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 84% | 70% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 12% | 10% |
| First language not English | 53% | 16% |
| Special education | 16% | 26% |
| 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/ | blessedmotherteresa.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Lester B Pearson Collegiate Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (33.0 vs 12.5).
- •Lester B Pearson Collegiate Institute does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (47% vs 29%).
- •Lester B Pearson Collegiate Institute does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (84% vs 70%).
- •Lester B Pearson Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 1,125 students compared with 525.
- •Lester B Pearson Collegiate Institute is a public school while St Mother Teresa Catholic Academy 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 Mother Teresa Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (Canada), Lester B Pearson Collegiate Institute ranks higher (33.0 vs 12.5 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 St Mother Teresa Catholic Academy?
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. St Mother Teresa Catholic Academy: 525. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lester B Pearson Collegiate Institute and St Mother Teresa Catholic Academy rank in Ontario?
Lester B Pearson Collegiate Institute is 560th of 766 and St Mother Teresa Catholic Academy is 721st of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).