Charles Gordon Senior Public School vs Donwood Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km 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
Donwood Park Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
685 students
| Measure | Charles Gordon Senior Public School Scarborough, Ontario | Donwood Park Public School Scarborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 16 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3584 of 3,871 | #3597 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3584 of 3,871 | #3597 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 270 | 685 |
| Enrolment | 270 | 685 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 64% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 49.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 19% |
| First language not English | 55% | 59% |
| Special education | 25% | 12% |
| 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.donwoodpark.ca |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (15.7 vs 15.6).
- •Donwood Park Public School is the larger school with 685 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 Donwood Park 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 Charles Gordon Senior Public School and Donwood Park Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Charles Gordon Senior Public School: 270. Donwood Park Public School: 685. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Charles Gordon Senior Public School and Donwood Park Public School rank in Ontario?
Charles Gordon Senior Public School is 3584th of 3,871 and Donwood Park Public School is 3597th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).