Calico Public School vs Chalkfarm Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calico Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
230 students
Chalkfarm Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
205 students
| Measure | Calico Public School North York, Ontario | Chalkfarm Public School North York, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 6 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3809 of 3,871 | #3796 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3809 of 3,871 | #3796 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-5 |
| Students | 230 | 205 |
| Enrolment | 230 | 205 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 28% | 38.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 25% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 10% |
| First language not English | 30% | 20% |
| Special education | 15% | 0% |
| 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/calico | www.tdsb.on.ca/MOSS/asp_apps/school_landing_page/index.asp?schno=3066&Status=L |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (6.3 vs 6.9).
- •Chalkfarm Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (38.3% vs 28%).
- •Calico Public School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 205.
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 Calico Public School better than Chalkfarm 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 Calico Public School and Chalkfarm Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between North York and North York in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Calico Public School: 230. Chalkfarm Public School: 205. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Calico Public School and Chalkfarm Public School rank in Ontario?
Calico Public School is 3809th of 3,871 and Chalkfarm Public School is 3796th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).