Bala Avenue Community School vs Dennis Avenue Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bala Avenue Community School
York · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
150 students
Dennis Avenue Community School
York · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
175 students
| Measure | Bala Avenue Community School York, Ontario | Dennis Avenue Community School York, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 11 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3723 of 3,871 | #3474 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3723 of 3,871 | #3474 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 150 | 175 |
| Enrolment | 150 | 175 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 51% | 50% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 64.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 20% |
| First language not English | 20% | 40% |
| Special education | 5% | 5% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 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 | York | York |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tdsb.on.ca/SchoolWeb/_site/ViewItem.asp?siteid=10031&menuid=7938&pageid=6928 | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/dennis |
The verdict
- •Dennis Avenue Community School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (19.3 vs 10.6).
- •Bala Avenue Community School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (51% vs 50%).
- •Dennis Avenue Community School is the larger school with 175 students compared with 150.
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 Bala Avenue Community School better than Dennis Avenue Community School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Dennis Avenue Community School ranks higher (19.3 vs 10.6 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 Bala Avenue Community School and Dennis Avenue Community School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between York and York in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bala Avenue Community School: 150. Dennis Avenue Community School: 175. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bala Avenue Community School and Dennis Avenue Community School rank in Ontario?
Bala Avenue Community School is 3723rd of 3,871 and Dennis Avenue Community School is 3474th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).