North Bendale Junior Public School vs St Richard Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 674 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Bendale Junior Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
125 students
St Richard Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
380 students
| Measure | North Bendale Junior Public School Scarborough, Ontario | St Richard Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 42 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2463 of 3,871 | #2757 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2463 of 3,871 | #2757 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 125 | 380 |
| Enrolment | 125 | 380 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 49.3% | 44% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 77.7% | 79.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 10% |
| First language not English | 40% | 30% |
| Special education | 20% | 20% |
| 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 | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/northbendale | strichard.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •North Bendale Junior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (41.5 vs 35.8).
- •North Bendale Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (49.3% vs 44%).
- •St Richard Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (79.3% vs 77.7%).
- •St Richard Catholic School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 125.
- •North Bendale Junior Public School is a public school while St Richard 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 North Bendale Junior Public School better than St Richard Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), North Bendale Junior Public School ranks higher (41.5 vs 35.8 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 North Bendale Junior Public School and St Richard Catholic School?
About 674 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
North Bendale Junior Public School: 125. St Richard Catholic School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do North Bendale Junior Public School and St Richard Catholic School rank in Ontario?
North Bendale Junior Public School is 2463rd of 3,871 and St Richard Catholic School is 2757th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).