Avondale Alternative Elementary School vs Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 891 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avondale Alternative Elementary School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
135 students
Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts
Toronto · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
665 students
| Measure | Avondale Alternative Elementary School North York, Ontario | Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 84 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #204 of 3,871 | #85 of 766 |
| National rank | #204 of 3,871 | #85 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 135 | 665 |
| Enrolment | 135 | 665 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 97.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 90% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 87% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 97% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 4% |
| First language not English | 30% | 32% |
| Special education | 10% | 7% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 7% |
| 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 | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/avondale | cardinalcarteracademyforthearts.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Avondale Alternative Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (84.0 vs 79.0).
- •Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts is the larger school with 665 students compared with 135.
- •Avondale Alternative Elementary School is a public school while Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts is a catholic school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Avondale Alternative Elementary School better than Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts?
On the Success Index (Canada), Avondale Alternative Elementary School ranks higher (84.0 vs 79.0 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 Avondale Alternative Elementary School and Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts?
About 891 m in a straight line, between North York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Avondale Alternative Elementary School: 135. Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts: 665. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Avondale Alternative Elementary School and Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts rank in Ontario?
Avondale Alternative Elementary School is 204th of 3,871 and Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts is 85th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).