Anderson Collegiate and Vocational Institute vs Dr Robert Thornton Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anderson Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Whitby · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,175 students
Dr Robert Thornton Public School
Whitby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
405 students
| Measure | Anderson Collegiate and Vocational Institute Whitby, Ontario | Dr Robert Thornton Public School Whitby, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 63 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #250 of 766 | #1979 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #250 of 766 | #1979 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,175 | 405 |
| Enrolment | 1,175 | 405 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 65% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 67.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 62% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 84% | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 21% | 25% |
| Special education | 21% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 9% | 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 | Whitby | Whitby |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | andersoncvi.ddsb.ca | thornton.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Anderson Collegiate and Vocational Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (62.7 vs 50.2).
- •Anderson Collegiate and Vocational Institute is the larger school with 1,175 students compared with 405.
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 Anderson Collegiate and Vocational Institute better than Dr Robert Thornton Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Anderson Collegiate and Vocational Institute ranks higher (62.7 vs 50.2 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 Anderson Collegiate and Vocational Institute and Dr Robert Thornton Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Whitby and Whitby in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Anderson Collegiate and Vocational Institute: 1,175. Dr Robert Thornton Public School: 405. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Anderson Collegiate and Vocational Institute and Dr Robert Thornton Public School rank in Ontario?
Anderson Collegiate and Vocational Institute is 250th of 766 and Dr Robert Thornton Public School is 1979th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).