Altona Forest Public School vs Dunbarton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altona Forest Public School
Pickering · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
460 students
Dunbarton High School
Pickering · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,630 students
| Measure | Altona Forest Public School Pickering, Ontario | Dunbarton High School Pickering, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1697 of 3,871 | #156 of 766 |
| National rank | #1697 of 3,871 | #156 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 460 | 1,630 |
| Enrolment | 460 | 1,630 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 70.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 71% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 86% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 2% |
| First language not English | 25% | 23% |
| Special education | 10% | 19% |
| 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 | Pickering | Pickering |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | altona.ddsb.ca/ | dunbartonhs.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Dunbarton High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (71.7 vs 55.0).
- •Dunbarton High School is the larger school with 1,630 students compared with 460.
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 Altona Forest Public School better than Dunbarton High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Dunbarton High School ranks higher (71.7 vs 55.0 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 Altona Forest Public School and Dunbarton High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Pickering and Pickering in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Altona Forest Public School: 460. Dunbarton High School: 1,630. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Altona Forest Public School and Dunbarton High School rank in Ontario?
Altona Forest Public School is 1697th of 3,871 and Dunbarton High School is 156th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).