Altona Forest Public School vs Gandatsetiagon Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 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
Gandatsetiagon Public School
Pickering · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
580 students
| Measure | Altona Forest Public School Pickering, Ontario | Gandatsetiagon Public School Pickering, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #1697 of 3,871 | #189 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1697 of 3,871 | #189 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 460 | 580 |
| Enrolment | 460 | 580 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70.7% | 84% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 70.7% | 91% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 2% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 25% | 22% |
| Special education | 10% | 8% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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/ | gandatsetiagon.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Gandatsetiagon Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (84.7 vs 55.0).
- •Gandatsetiagon Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (84% vs 70.7%).
- •Gandatsetiagon Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (91% vs 70.7%).
- •Gandatsetiagon Public School is the larger school with 580 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 Gandatsetiagon Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Gandatsetiagon Public School ranks higher (84.7 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 Gandatsetiagon Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pickering and Pickering in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Altona Forest Public School: 460. Gandatsetiagon Public School: 580. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Altona Forest Public School and Gandatsetiagon Public School rank in Ontario?
Altona Forest Public School is 1697th of 3,871 and Gandatsetiagon Public School is 189th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).