Brookside Public School vs Cedarwood Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
580 students
Cedarwood Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
615 students
| Measure | Brookside Public School Scarborough, Ontario | Cedarwood Public School Markham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 43 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2350 of 3,871 | #1484 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2350 of 3,871 | #1484 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 580 | 615 |
| Enrolment | 580 | 615 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 61.7% | 71.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76.7% | 83% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 9% |
| First language not English | 57% | 84% |
| Special education | 5% | 7% |
| 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 | Scarborough | Markham |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/brookside | cedarwood.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Cedarwood Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.7 vs 43.4).
- •Cedarwood Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (71.3% vs 61.7%).
- •Cedarwood Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83% vs 76.7%).
- •Cedarwood Public School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 580.
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 Brookside Public School better than Cedarwood Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Cedarwood Public School ranks higher (58.7 vs 43.4 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 Brookside Public School and Cedarwood Public School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Markham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Brookside Public School: 580. Cedarwood Public School: 615. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Brookside Public School and Cedarwood Public School rank in Ontario?
Brookside Public School is 2350th of 3,871 and Cedarwood Public School is 1484th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).