Armour Heights Public School vs John Wanless Junior Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Armour Heights Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
235 students
John Wanless Junior Public School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
600 students
| Measure | Armour Heights Public School North York, Ontario | John Wanless Junior Public School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 52 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #1869 of 3,871 | #159 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1869 of 3,871 | #159 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 235 | 600 |
| Enrolment | 235 | 600 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 61.3% | 90.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 78.3% | 85% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 25% | 11% |
| Special education | 15% | 4% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.armourheightsps.ca | www.johnwanless.ca |
The verdict
- •John Wanless Junior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (85.8 vs 52.0).
- •John Wanless Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (90.7% vs 61.3%).
- •John Wanless Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85% vs 78.3%).
- •John Wanless Junior Public School is the larger school with 600 students compared with 235.
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 Armour Heights Public School better than John Wanless Junior Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), John Wanless Junior Public School ranks higher (85.8 vs 52.0 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 Armour Heights Public School and John Wanless Junior Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between North York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Armour Heights Public School: 235. John Wanless Junior Public School: 600. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Armour Heights Public School and John Wanless Junior Public School rank in Ontario?
Armour Heights Public School is 1869th of 3,871 and John Wanless Junior Public School is 159th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).