Birch Cliff Heights Public School vs Danforth Gardens Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birch Cliff Heights Public School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
430 students
Danforth Gardens Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
530 students
| Measure | Birch Cliff Heights Public School Toronto, Ontario | Danforth Gardens Public School Scarborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 35 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2804 of 3,871 | #3519 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2804 of 3,871 | #3519 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 430 | 530 |
| Enrolment | 430 | 530 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 50.3% | 57.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 67% | 58.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 17% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 8% |
| First language not English | 30% | 40% |
| Special education | 5% | 11% |
| Identified as gifted | 15% | 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 | Toronto | Scarborough |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/birchcliffhts | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/danforthgardens |
The verdict
- •Birch Cliff Heights Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (35.0 vs 17.8).
- •Danforth Gardens Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (57.7% vs 50.3%).
- •Birch Cliff Heights Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (67% vs 58.3%).
- •Danforth Gardens Public School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 430.
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 Birch Cliff Heights Public School better than Danforth Gardens Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Birch Cliff Heights Public School ranks higher (35.0 vs 17.8 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 Birch Cliff Heights Public School and Danforth Gardens Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Toronto and Scarborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Birch Cliff Heights Public School: 430. Danforth Gardens Public School: 530. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Birch Cliff Heights Public School and Danforth Gardens Public School rank in Ontario?
Birch Cliff Heights Public School is 2804th of 3,871 and Danforth Gardens Public School is 3519th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).