Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute vs Cliffside Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute
Scarborough · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
905 students
Cliffside Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
160 students
| Measure | Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute Scarborough, Ontario | Cliffside Public School Scarborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 14 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #709 of 766 | #3450 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #709 of 766 | #3450 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 905 | 160 |
| Enrolment | 905 | 160 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 69.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 39.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 35% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 72% | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 8% | 10% |
| First language not English | 42% | 40% |
| Special education | 25% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 4% | 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 | Scarborough | Scarborough |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/birchmountpark/ | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/cliffside/ |
The verdict
- •Cliffside Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (19.9 vs 14.1).
- •Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 905 students compared with 160.
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 Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute better than Cliffside Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Cliffside Public School ranks higher (19.9 vs 14.1 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 Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute and Cliffside Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute: 905. Cliffside Public School: 160. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute and Cliffside Public School rank in Ontario?
Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute is 709th of 766 and Cliffside Public School is 3450th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).