Central Algoma Public School vs Cliffside Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 470 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Algoma Public School
Desbarats · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
160 students
Cliffside Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
160 students
| Measure | Central Algoma Public School Desbarats, Ontario | Cliffside Public School Scarborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 24 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3291 of 3,871 | #3450 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3291 of 3,871 | #3450 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 160 | 160 |
| Enrolment | 160 | 160 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 56% | 69.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 72.7% | 39.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 25% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 10% |
| First language not English | 0% | 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 | Desbarats | Scarborough |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.adsb.on.ca/content/schools/school_details.asp?SchoolID=40 | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/cliffside/ |
The verdict
- •Central Algoma Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (24.2 vs 19.9).
- •Cliffside Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (69.3% vs 56%).
- •Central Algoma Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (72.7% vs 39.7%).
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 Central Algoma Public School better than Cliffside Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Central Algoma Public School ranks higher (24.2 vs 19.9 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 Central Algoma Public School and Cliffside Public School?
About 470 km in a straight line, between Desbarats and Scarborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Algoma Public School: 160. Cliffside Public School: 160. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Algoma Public School and Cliffside Public School rank in Ontario?
Central Algoma Public School is 3291st of 3,871 and Cliffside Public School is 3450th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).