Baycrest Public School vs John Polanyi Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baycrest Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
290 students
John Polanyi Collegiate Institute
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
500 students
| Measure | Baycrest Public School North York, Ontario | John Polanyi Collegiate Institute Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 40 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2521 of 3,871 | #682 of 766 |
| National rank | #2521 of 3,871 | #682 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 290 | 500 |
| Enrolment | 290 | 500 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 60.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 77.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 37% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 72% |
| Low-income households | 15% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 35% | 50% |
| Special education | 10% | 25% |
| 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 | North York | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.tdsb.on.ca/baycrest/ | www.tdsb.on.ca/SchoolWeb/PolanyiCI |
The verdict
- •Baycrest Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (40.1 vs 17.5).
- •John Polanyi Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 500 students compared with 290.
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 Baycrest Public School better than John Polanyi Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), Baycrest Public School ranks higher (40.1 vs 17.5 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 Baycrest Public School and John Polanyi Collegiate Institute?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between North York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Baycrest Public School: 290. John Polanyi Collegiate Institute: 500. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Baycrest Public School and John Polanyi Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
Baycrest Public School is 2521st of 3,871 and John Polanyi Collegiate Institute is 682nd of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).