Avondale Alternative Elementary School vs Cardinal Carter ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 885 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 ES
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades 7-8
125 students
| Measure | Avondale Alternative Elementary School North York, Ontario | Cardinal Carter ES Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 84 Top 10% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #204 of 3,871 | #2643 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #204 of 3,871 | #2643 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 7-8 |
| Students | 135 | 125 |
| Enrolment | 135 | 125 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 97.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 90% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 30% | 30% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 10% |
| 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 37.5).
- •Avondale Alternative Elementary School is the larger school with 135 students compared with 125.
- •Avondale Alternative Elementary School is a public school while Cardinal Carter ES 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 ES?
On the Success Index (Canada), Avondale Alternative Elementary School ranks higher (84.0 vs 37.5 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 ES?
About 885 m in a straight line, between North York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Avondale Alternative Elementary School: 135. Cardinal Carter ES: 125. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Avondale Alternative Elementary School and Cardinal Carter ES rank in Ontario?
Avondale Alternative Elementary School is 204th of 3,871 and Cardinal Carter ES is 2643rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).