Alton Public School vs Parkinson Centennial School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 6.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alton Public School
Caledon · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
130 students
Parkinson Centennial School
Orangeville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
390 students
| Measure | Alton Public School Caledon, Ontario | Parkinson Centennial School Orangeville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 81 Top 10% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #283 of 3,871 | #3535 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #283 of 3,871 | #3535 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 130 | 390 |
| Enrolment | 130 | 390 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 82.3% | 46.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 82.3% | 42.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 10% |
| First language not English | 10% | 5% |
| Special education | 15% | 15% |
| 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 | Caledon | Orangeville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.peelschools.org/1456/Pages/default.aspx | www.ugdsb.ca/parkinson |
The verdict
- •Alton Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (80.7 vs 17.4).
- •Alton Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (82.3% vs 46.3%).
- •Alton Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (82.3% vs 42.7%).
- •Parkinson Centennial School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 130.
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 Alton Public School better than Parkinson Centennial School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Alton Public School ranks higher (80.7 vs 17.4 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 Alton Public School and Parkinson Centennial School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Caledon and Orangeville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Alton Public School: 130. Parkinson Centennial School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Alton Public School and Parkinson Centennial School rank in Ontario?
Alton Public School is 283rd of 3,871 and Parkinson Centennial School is 3535th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).