Samuel Hearne Public School vs Spruce Ridge Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 134 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Samuel Hearne Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades 5-8
355 students
Spruce Ridge Community School
Durham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
355 students
| Measure | Samuel Hearne Public School Scarborough, Ontario | Spruce Ridge Community School Durham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 12 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3695 of 3,871 | #3286 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3695 of 3,871 | #3286 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 355 | 355 |
| Enrolment | 355 | 355 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 59.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 47.3% | 63% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 70% | 0% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | Durham |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/samuelhearne/ | www.spr.bwdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Spruce Ridge Community School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (24.4 vs 11.6).
- •Spruce Ridge Community School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (63% vs 47.3%).
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 Samuel Hearne Public School better than Spruce Ridge Community School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Spruce Ridge Community School ranks higher (24.4 vs 11.6 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 Samuel Hearne Public School and Spruce Ridge Community School?
About 134 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Durham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Samuel Hearne Public School: 355. Spruce Ridge Community School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Samuel Hearne Public School and Spruce Ridge Community School rank in Ontario?
Samuel Hearne Public School is 3695th of 3,871 and Spruce Ridge Community School is 3286th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).