C W Jefferys Collegiate Institute vs Derrydown Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 526 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C W Jefferys Collegiate Institute
North York · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
815 students
Derrydown Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
330 students
| Measure | C W Jefferys Collegiate Institute North York, Ontario | Derrydown Public School North York, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 5 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #755 of 766 | #3745 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #755 of 766 | #3745 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-5 |
| Students | 815 | 330 |
| Enrolment | 815 | 330 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 34.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 24% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 65% | – |
| Low-income households | 17% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 17% | 10% |
| First language not English | 43% | 30% |
| Special education | 17% | 5% |
| 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/cwjefferys/ | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/derrydown |
The verdict
- •Derrydown Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (9.5 vs 5.2).
- •C W Jefferys Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 815 students compared with 330.
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 C W Jefferys Collegiate Institute better than Derrydown Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Derrydown Public School ranks higher (9.5 vs 5.2 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 C W Jefferys Collegiate Institute and Derrydown Public School?
About 526 m in a straight line, between North York and North York in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
C W Jefferys Collegiate Institute: 815. Derrydown Public School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do C W Jefferys Collegiate Institute and Derrydown Public School rank in Ontario?
C W Jefferys Collegiate Institute is 755th of 766 and Derrydown Public School is 3745th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).