Avondale Secondary Alternative School vs Finch Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avondale Secondary Alternative School
North York · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
Finch Public School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
285 students
| Measure | Avondale Secondary Alternative School North York, Ontario | Finch Public School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 39 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | – | #2565 of 3,871 |
| National rank | – | #2565 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-5 |
| Students | – | 285 |
| Enrolment | – | 285 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 72% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | – | 25% |
| Parents without a credential | – | 5% |
| First language not English | – | 60% |
| Special education | – | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | – | 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 | North York | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.tdsb.on.ca/avondalesa | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/finch |
The verdict
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 Secondary Alternative School better than Finch Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Avondale Secondary Alternative School and Finch Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between North York and Toronto in Ontario.
How do Avondale Secondary Alternative School and Finch Public School rank in Ontario?
Avondale Secondary Alternative School is unranked and Finch Public School is 2565th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).