da Vinci Public School Public School vs J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
da Vinci Public School Public School
Ajax · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
740 students
J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute
Ajax · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
2,010 students
| Measure | da Vinci Public School Public School Ajax, Ontario | J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute Ajax, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 65 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1065 of 3,871 | #285 of 766 |
| National rank | #1065 of 3,871 | #285 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 740 | 2,010 |
| Enrolment | 740 | 2,010 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 74.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 82.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 63% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 83% |
| Low-income households | 6% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 4% |
| First language not English | 40% | 36% |
| Special education | 6% | 14% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | Ajax | Ajax |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | davinci.ddsb.ca | jclarkerichardson.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •da Vinci Public School Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (65.1 vs 59.1).
- •J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 2,010 students compared with 740.
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 da Vinci Public School Public School better than J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), da Vinci Public School Public School ranks higher (65.1 vs 59.1 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 da Vinci Public School Public School and J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ajax and Ajax in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
da Vinci Public School Public School: 740. J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute: 2,010. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do da Vinci Public School Public School and J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
da Vinci Public School Public School is 1065th of 3,871 and J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute is 285th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).