Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts vs Claude Watson School for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 209 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts
Toronto · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
665 students
Claude Watson School for the Arts
North York · Public elementary · Grades 1-8
285 students
| Measure | Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts Toronto, Ontario | Claude Watson School for the Arts North York, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 79 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #85 of 766 | #267 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #85 of 766 | #267 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 1-8 |
| Students | 665 | 285 |
| Enrolment | 665 | 285 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 96.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 87% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 97% | – |
| Low-income households | 11% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 0% |
| First language not English | 32% | 40% |
| Special education | 7% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 7% | 20% |
| 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 | Toronto | North York |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | cardinalcarteracademyforthearts.tcdsb.org | www.claudewatson.org |
The verdict
- •Claude Watson School for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (81.1 vs 79.0).
- •Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts is the larger school with 665 students compared with 285.
- •Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts is a catholic school while Claude Watson School for the Arts is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts better than Claude Watson School for the Arts?
On the Success Index (Canada), Claude Watson School for the Arts ranks higher (81.1 vs 79.0 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 Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts and Claude Watson School for the Arts?
About 209 m in a straight line, between Toronto and North York in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts: 665. Claude Watson School for the Arts: 285. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts and Claude Watson School for the Arts rank in Ontario?
Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts is 85th of 766 and Claude Watson School for the Arts is 267th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).