Ancaster Public School vs Downsview Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ancaster Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
125 students
Downsview Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
250 students
| Measure | Ancaster Public School North York, Ontario | Downsview Public School North York, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 24 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3296 of 3,871 | #2491 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3296 of 3,871 | #2491 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-5 |
| Students | 125 | 250 |
| Enrolment | 125 | 250 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 47% | 70.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 10% |
| First language not English | 35% | 45% |
| Special education | 20% | 10% |
| 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 | North York | North York |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/ancaster | www.tdsb.on.ca/MOSS/asp_apps/school_landing_page/index.asp?schno=3094 |
The verdict
- •Downsview Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (40.9 vs 24.0).
- •Downsview Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (70.3% vs 47%).
- •Downsview Public School is the larger school with 250 students compared with 125.
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 Ancaster Public School better than Downsview Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Downsview Public School ranks higher (40.9 vs 24.0 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 Ancaster Public School and Downsview Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between North York and North York in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ancaster Public School: 125. Downsview Public School: 250. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ancaster Public School and Downsview Public School rank in Ontario?
Ancaster Public School is 3296th of 3,871 and Downsview Public School is 2491st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).