Cliffside Public School vs J G Workman Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cliffside Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
160 students
J G Workman Public School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
180 students
| Measure | Cliffside Public School Scarborough, Ontario | J G Workman Public School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 20 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3450 of 3,871 | #3441 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3450 of 3,871 | #3441 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 160 | 180 |
| Enrolment | 160 | 180 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 69.3% | 58% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 39.7% | 44% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 40% | 60% |
| Special education | 10% | 15% |
| 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 | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/cliffside/ | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/jgworkman |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (19.9 vs 20.2).
- •Cliffside Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (69.3% vs 58%).
- •J G Workman Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (44% vs 39.7%).
- •J G Workman Public School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 160.
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 Cliffside Public School better than J G Workman 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 Cliffside Public School and J G Workman Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cliffside Public School: 160. J G Workman Public School: 180. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cliffside Public School and J G Workman Public School rank in Ontario?
Cliffside Public School is 3450th of 3,871 and J G Workman Public School is 3441st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).