Samuel Hearne Public School vs St Dunstan Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 182 m 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
St Dunstan Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
195 students
| Measure | Samuel Hearne Public School Scarborough, Ontario | St Dunstan Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 12 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3695 of 3,871 | #2556 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3695 of 3,871 | #2556 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 355 | 195 |
| Enrolment | 355 | 195 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 67% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 47.3% | 78.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 25% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 15% |
| First language not English | 70% | 40% |
| Special education | 15% | 25% |
| 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 | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/samuelhearne/ | stdunstan.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Dunstan Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (39.4 vs 11.6).
- •St Dunstan Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (78.7% vs 47.3%).
- •Samuel Hearne Public School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 195.
- •Samuel Hearne Public School is a public school while St Dunstan 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 Samuel Hearne Public School better than St Dunstan Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Dunstan Catholic School ranks higher (39.4 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 St Dunstan Catholic School?
About 182 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Samuel Hearne Public School: 355. St Dunstan Catholic School: 195. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Samuel Hearne Public School and St Dunstan Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Samuel Hearne Public School is 3695th of 3,871 and St Dunstan Catholic School is 2556th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).