Cliffside Public School vs John A Leslie Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 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
John A Leslie Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
515 students
| Measure | Cliffside Public School Scarborough, Ontario | John A Leslie Public School Scarborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 20 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3450 of 3,871 | #3311 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3450 of 3,871 | #3311 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 160 | 515 |
| Enrolment | 160 | 515 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 69.3% | 57.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 39.7% | 62.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 40% | 43% |
| Special education | 10% | 7% |
| 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/cliffside/ | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/johnaleslie |
The verdict
- •John A Leslie Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (23.6 vs 19.9).
- •Cliffside Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (69.3% vs 57.3%).
- •John A Leslie Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (62.7% vs 39.7%).
- •John A Leslie Public School is the larger school with 515 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 John A Leslie Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), John A Leslie Public School ranks higher (23.6 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 Cliffside Public School and John A Leslie Public School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cliffside Public School: 160. John A Leslie Public School: 515. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cliffside Public School and John A Leslie Public School rank in Ontario?
Cliffside Public School is 3450th of 3,871 and John A Leslie Public School is 3311th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).