Africentric Alternative School vs Blaydon Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Africentric Alternative School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
120 students
Blaydon Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
165 students
| Measure | Africentric Alternative School Toronto, Ontario | Blaydon Public School North York, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 9 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3760 of 3,871 | #3773 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3760 of 3,871 | #3773 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-5 |
| Students | 120 | 165 |
| Enrolment | 120 | 165 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 38.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 56.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 15% |
| First language not English | 15% | 30% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Toronto | North York |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/africentricschool | www.tdsb.on.ca/MOSS/asp_apps/school_landing_page/index.asp?schno=3030 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (8.8 vs 8.0).
- •Blaydon Public School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 120.
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 Africentric Alternative School better than Blaydon Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Africentric Alternative School and Blaydon Public School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Toronto and North York in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Africentric Alternative School: 120. Blaydon Public School: 165. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Africentric Alternative School and Blaydon Public School rank in Ontario?
Africentric Alternative School is 3760th of 3,871 and Blaydon Public School is 3773rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).