Avondale Public School vs Pilgrim Wood Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 45 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avondale Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
930 students
Pilgrim Wood Public School
Oakville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
925 students
| Measure | Avondale Public School North York, Ontario | Pilgrim Wood Public School Oakville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 47 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #2142 of 3,871 | #269 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2142 of 3,871 | #269 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 930 | 925 |
| Enrolment | 930 | 925 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 64% | 87% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76.7% | 94.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 19% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 53% | 49% |
| Special education | 7% | 5% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 21% |
| 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 | Oakville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/avondale | pwe.hdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Pilgrim Wood Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (81.1 vs 47.4).
- •Pilgrim Wood Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (87% vs 64%).
- •Pilgrim Wood Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (94.3% vs 76.7%).
- •Avondale Public School is the larger school with 930 students compared with 925.
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 Public School better than Pilgrim Wood Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Pilgrim Wood Public School ranks higher (81.1 vs 47.4 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 Public School and Pilgrim Wood Public School?
About 45 km in a straight line, between North York and Oakville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Avondale Public School: 930. Pilgrim Wood Public School: 925. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Avondale Public School and Pilgrim Wood Public School rank in Ontario?
Avondale Public School is 2142nd of 3,871 and Pilgrim Wood Public School is 269th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).