Bayview Secondary School vs J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 31 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayview Secondary School
Richmond Hill · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,940 students
J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute
Ajax · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
2,010 students
| Measure | Bayview Secondary School Richmond Hill, Ontario | J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute Ajax, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 81 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #68 of 766 | #285 of 766 |
| National rank | #68 of 766 | #285 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,940 | 2,010 |
| Enrolment | 1,940 | 2,010 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 91% | 63% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 95% | 83% |
| Low-income households | 14% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 4% |
| First language not English | 69% | 36% |
| Special education | 9% | 14% |
| Identified as gifted | 9% | 1% |
| 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 | Richmond Hill | Ajax |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | bayview.ss.yrdsb.ca/ | jclarkerichardson.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Bayview Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (80.5 vs 59.1).
- •Bayview Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (91% vs 63%).
- •Bayview Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (95% vs 83%).
- •J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 2,010 students compared with 1,940.
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 Bayview Secondary School better than J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), Bayview Secondary School ranks higher (80.5 vs 59.1 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 Bayview Secondary School and J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Richmond Hill and Ajax in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bayview Secondary School: 1,940. J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute: 2,010. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bayview Secondary School and J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
Bayview Secondary School is 68th of 766 and J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute is 285th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).