Dante Alighieri Academy vs Valleyfield Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dante Alighieri Academy
Etobicoke · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
655 students
Valleyfield Junior School
Etobicoke · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
275 students
| Measure | Dante Alighieri Academy Etobicoke, Ontario | Valleyfield Junior School Etobicoke, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 15 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #703 of 766 | #2153 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #703 of 766 | #2153 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 655 | 275 |
| Enrolment | 655 | 275 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 75% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 78.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 41% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 69% | – |
| Low-income households | 13% | 25% |
| Parents without a credential | 11% | 10% |
| First language not English | 36% | 40% |
| Special education | 20% | 0% |
| 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 | Etobicoke | Etobicoke |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | dantealighieri.tcdsb.org | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/valleyfield |
The verdict
- •Valleyfield Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (47.3 vs 14.6).
- •Dante Alighieri Academy is the larger school with 655 students compared with 275.
- •Dante Alighieri Academy is a catholic school while Valleyfield Junior School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Dante Alighieri Academy better than Valleyfield Junior School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Valleyfield Junior School ranks higher (47.3 vs 14.6 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 Dante Alighieri Academy and Valleyfield Junior School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Etobicoke and Etobicoke in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dante Alighieri Academy: 655. Valleyfield Junior School: 275. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dante Alighieri Academy and Valleyfield Junior School rank in Ontario?
Dante Alighieri Academy is 703rd of 766 and Valleyfield Junior School is 2153rd of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).