Dennis Avenue Community School vs York Memorial 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.
Dennis Avenue Community School
York · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
175 students
York Memorial Collegiate Institute
York · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
885 students
| Measure | Dennis Avenue Community School York, Ontario | York Memorial Collegiate Institute York, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 19 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3474 of 3,871 | #734 of 766 |
| National rank | #3474 of 3,871 | #734 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 175 | 885 |
| Enrolment | 175 | 885 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 50% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 64.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 35% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 65% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 14% |
| First language not English | 40% | 43% |
| Special education | 5% | 22% |
| 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 | York | York |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/dennis | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/yorkmemorial |
The verdict
- •Dennis Avenue Community School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (19.3 vs 9.6).
- •York Memorial Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 885 students compared with 175.
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 Dennis Avenue Community School better than York Memorial Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), Dennis Avenue Community School ranks higher (19.3 vs 9.6 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 Dennis Avenue Community School and York Memorial Collegiate Institute?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between York and York in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dennis Avenue Community School: 175. York Memorial Collegiate Institute: 885. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dennis Avenue Community School and York Memorial Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
Dennis Avenue Community School is 3474th of 3,871 and York Memorial Collegiate Institute is 734th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).