Danforth Collegiate Institute and Technical School vs Middlefield Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 19 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Danforth Collegiate Institute and Technical School
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,500 students
Middlefield Collegiate Institute
Markham · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,500 students
| Measure | Danforth Collegiate Institute and Technical School Toronto, Ontario | Middlefield Collegiate Institute Markham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 36 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #526 of 766 | #318 of 766 |
| National rank | #526 of 766 | #318 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Enrolment | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 55% | 72% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 78% | 86% |
| Low-income households | 12% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 15% |
| First language not English | 32% | 77% |
| Special education | 35% | 11% |
| Identified as gifted | 7% | 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 | Toronto | Markham |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.danforthcti.com | middlefield.ci.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Middlefield Collegiate Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (55.3 vs 36.2).
- •Middlefield Collegiate Institute does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (72% vs 55%).
- •Middlefield Collegiate Institute does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (86% vs 78%).
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 Danforth Collegiate Institute and Technical School better than Middlefield Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), Middlefield Collegiate Institute ranks higher (55.3 vs 36.2 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 Danforth Collegiate Institute and Technical School and Middlefield Collegiate Institute?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Toronto and Markham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Danforth Collegiate Institute and Technical School: 1,500. Middlefield Collegiate Institute: 1,500. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Danforth Collegiate Institute and Technical School and Middlefield Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
Danforth Collegiate Institute and Technical School is 526th of 766 and Middlefield Collegiate Institute is 318th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).