Chief Dan George Public School vs Pinewood Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 500 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chief Dan George Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
250 students
Pinewood Public School
Sault Ste Marie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
250 students
| Measure | Chief Dan George Public School Scarborough, Ontario | Pinewood Public School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 37 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2702 of 3,871 | #3228 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2702 of 3,871 | #3228 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 250 | 250 |
| Enrolment | 250 | 250 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 49.7% | 60.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 71% | 58% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 20% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 30% |
| 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 | Sault Ste Marie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/chiefdangeorge | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/pin/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Chief Dan George Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (37.0 vs 25.7).
- •Pinewood Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (60.3% vs 49.7%).
- •Chief Dan George Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (71% vs 58%).
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 Chief Dan George Public School better than Pinewood Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Chief Dan George Public School ranks higher (37.0 vs 25.7 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 Chief Dan George Public School and Pinewood Public School?
About 500 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Sault Ste Marie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Chief Dan George Public School: 250. Pinewood Public School: 250. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Chief Dan George Public School and Pinewood Public School rank in Ontario?
Chief Dan George Public School is 2702nd of 3,871 and Pinewood Public School is 3228th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).