Dewson Street Junior Public School vs Ossington/Old Orchard Junior Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 334 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dewson Street Junior Public School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
335 students
Ossington/Old Orchard Junior Public School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
230 students
| Measure | Dewson Street Junior Public School Toronto, Ontario | Ossington/Old Orchard Junior Public School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 44 Lower 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #2322 of 3,871 | #47 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2322 of 3,871 | #47 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 335 | 230 |
| Enrolment | 335 | 230 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 49% | 84% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 78% | 91.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 5% |
| Special education | 5% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/dewson | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/ossingtonoldorchard |
The verdict
- •Ossington/Old Orchard Junior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (89.5 vs 43.9).
- •Ossington/Old Orchard Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (84% vs 49%).
- •Ossington/Old Orchard Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (91.7% vs 78%).
- •Dewson Street Junior Public School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 230.
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 Dewson Street Junior Public School better than Ossington/Old Orchard Junior Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Ossington/Old Orchard Junior Public School ranks higher (89.5 vs 43.9 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 Dewson Street Junior Public School and Ossington/Old Orchard Junior Public School?
About 334 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dewson Street Junior Public School: 335. Ossington/Old Orchard Junior Public School: 230. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dewson Street Junior Public School and Ossington/Old Orchard Junior Public School rank in Ontario?
Dewson Street Junior Public School is 2322nd of 3,871 and Ossington/Old Orchard Junior Public School is 47th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).