Blacksmith Public School vs Gosford Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 918 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blacksmith Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
190 students
Gosford Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
195 students
| Measure | Blacksmith Public School North York, Ontario | Gosford Public School North York, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 9 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3755 of 3,871 | #3774 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3755 of 3,871 | #3774 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 190 | 195 |
| Enrolment | 190 | 195 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 50% | 47.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 25% | 20% |
| First language not English | 35% | 40% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| 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 | North York |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/blacksmith/ | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/gosford/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (8.9 vs 8.0).
- •Blacksmith Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (50% vs 47.7%).
- •Gosford Public School is the larger school with 195 students compared with 190.
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 Blacksmith Public School better than Gosford Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blacksmith Public School and Gosford Public School?
About 918 m in a straight line, between North York and North York in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Blacksmith Public School: 190. Gosford Public School: 195. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Blacksmith Public School and Gosford Public School rank in Ontario?
Blacksmith Public School is 3755th of 3,871 and Gosford Public School is 3774th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).