Macklin Public School vs The Divine Infant Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 281 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Macklin Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
410 students
The Divine Infant Catholic School
Scarborough · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
115 students
| Measure | Macklin Public School Scarborough, Ontario | The Divine Infant Catholic School Scarborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 36 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2779 of 3,871 | #3052 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2779 of 3,871 | #3052 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 410 | 115 |
| Enrolment | 410 | 115 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 60.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76.3% | 71.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 70% | 30% |
| Special education | 5% | 15% |
| 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 | Scarborough |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/macklin/ | TheDivineInfant.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Macklin Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (35.5 vs 29.3).
- •Macklin Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76.3% vs 71.7%).
- •Macklin Public School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 115.
- •Macklin Public School is a public school while The Divine Infant 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 Macklin Public School better than The Divine Infant Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Macklin Public School ranks higher (35.5 vs 29.3 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 Macklin Public School and The Divine Infant Catholic School?
About 281 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Macklin Public School: 410. The Divine Infant Catholic School: 115. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Macklin Public School and The Divine Infant Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Macklin Public School is 2779th of 3,871 and The Divine Infant Catholic School is 3052nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).