Applecroft Public School vs Terry Fox Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 666 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Applecroft Public School
Ajax · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
340 students
Terry Fox Public School
Ajax · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
470 students
| Measure | Applecroft Public School Ajax, Ontario | Terry Fox Public School Ajax, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 38 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2635 of 3,871 | #1639 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2635 of 3,871 | #1639 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 340 | 470 |
| Enrolment | 340 | 470 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 72% | 74.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 67.7% | 77.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 30% | 40% |
| Special education | 5% | 0% |
| 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 | Ajax | Ajax |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | applecroft.ddsb.ca | terryfox.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Terry Fox Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (56.0 vs 37.6).
- •Terry Fox Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (74.3% vs 72%).
- •Terry Fox Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (77.3% vs 67.7%).
- •Terry Fox Public School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 340.
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 Applecroft Public School better than Terry Fox Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Terry Fox Public School ranks higher (56.0 vs 37.6 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 Applecroft Public School and Terry Fox Public School?
About 666 m in a straight line, between Ajax and Ajax in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Applecroft Public School: 340. Terry Fox Public School: 470. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Applecroft Public School and Terry Fox Public School rank in Ontario?
Applecroft Public School is 2635th of 3,871 and Terry Fox Public School is 1639th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).