Danforth Gardens Public School vs J G Workman Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 344 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Danforth Gardens Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
530 students
J G Workman Public School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
180 students
| Measure | Danforth Gardens Public School Scarborough, Ontario | J G Workman Public School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 18 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3519 of 3,871 | #3441 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3519 of 3,871 | #3441 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 530 | 180 |
| Enrolment | 530 | 180 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 57.7% | 58% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 58.3% | 44% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 17% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 8% | 5% |
| First language not English | 40% | 60% |
| Special education | 11% | 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/danforthgardens | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/jgworkman |
The verdict
- •J G Workman Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (20.2 vs 17.8).
- •J G Workman Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (58% vs 57.7%).
- •Danforth Gardens Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (58.3% vs 44%).
- •Danforth Gardens Public School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 180.
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 Gardens Public School better than J G Workman Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), J G Workman Public School ranks higher (20.2 vs 17.8 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 Gardens Public School and J G Workman Public School?
About 344 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Danforth Gardens Public School: 530. J G Workman Public School: 180. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Danforth Gardens Public School and J G Workman Public School rank in Ontario?
Danforth Gardens Public School is 3519th 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).