Sir Alexander Mackenzie Senior Public School vs Tarentorus Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 500 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sir Alexander Mackenzie Senior Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
330 students
Tarentorus Public School
Sault Ste Marie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
330 students
| Measure | Sir Alexander Mackenzie Senior Public School Scarborough, Ontario | Tarentorus Public School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 38 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2663 of 3,871 | #1006 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2663 of 3,871 | #1006 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 330 | 330 |
| Enrolment | 330 | 330 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 62.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 82.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 60% | 0% |
| Special education | 15% | 20% |
| 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 | Sault Ste Marie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/alexmackenzie | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/tps/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Tarentorus Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (66.2 vs 37.5).
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 Sir Alexander Mackenzie Senior Public School better than Tarentorus Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Tarentorus Public School ranks higher (66.2 vs 37.5 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 Sir Alexander Mackenzie Senior Public School and Tarentorus Public School?
About 500 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Sault Ste Marie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Sir Alexander Mackenzie Senior Public School: 330. Tarentorus Public School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Sir Alexander Mackenzie Senior Public School and Tarentorus Public School rank in Ontario?
Sir Alexander Mackenzie Senior Public School is 2663rd of 3,871 and Tarentorus Public School is 1006th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).