Charles Gordon Senior Public School vs David and Mary Thomson Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 814 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Gordon Senior Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
270 students
David and Mary Thomson Collegiate Institute
Scarborough · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,225 students
| Measure | Charles Gordon Senior Public School Scarborough, Ontario | David and Mary Thomson Collegiate Institute Scarborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 16 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3584 of 3,871 | #730 of 766 |
| National rank | #3584 of 3,871 | #730 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 270 | 1,225 |
| Enrolment | 270 | 1,225 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 32% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 72% |
| Low-income households | 15% | 16% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 11% |
| First language not English | 55% | 55% |
| Special education | 25% | 23% |
| 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 | Scarborough |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/charlesgordon | www.thomsoncollegiate.ca |
The verdict
- •Charles Gordon Senior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (15.7 vs 10.3).
- •David and Mary Thomson Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 1,225 students compared with 270.
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 Charles Gordon Senior Public School better than David and Mary Thomson Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), Charles Gordon Senior Public School ranks higher (15.7 vs 10.3 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 Charles Gordon Senior Public School and David and Mary Thomson Collegiate Institute?
About 814 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Charles Gordon Senior Public School: 270. David and Mary Thomson Collegiate Institute: 1,225. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Charles Gordon Senior Public School and David and Mary Thomson Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
Charles Gordon Senior Public School is 3584th of 3,871 and David and Mary Thomson Collegiate Institute is 730th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).