Diefenbaker Elementary School vs East York Alternative Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 483 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Diefenbaker Elementary School
East York · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
300 students
East York Alternative Secondary School
East York · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
140 students
| Measure | Diefenbaker Elementary School East York, Ontario | East York Alternative Secondary School East York, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 62 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1234 of 3,871 | #717 of 766 |
| National rank | #1234 of 3,871 | #717 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 300 | 140 |
| Enrolment | 300 | 140 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 10% |
| First language not English | 10% | 20% |
| Special education | 5% | 60% |
| 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 | East York | East York |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tdsb.on.ca/MOSS/asp_apps/school_landing_page/index.asp?schno=1154 | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/eastyorkalternative |
The verdict
- •Diefenbaker Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (62.2 vs 12.8).
- •Diefenbaker Elementary School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 140.
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 Diefenbaker Elementary School better than East York Alternative Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Diefenbaker Elementary School ranks higher (62.2 vs 12.8 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 Diefenbaker Elementary School and East York Alternative Secondary School?
About 483 m in a straight line, between East York and East York in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Diefenbaker Elementary School: 300. East York Alternative Secondary School: 140. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Diefenbaker Elementary School and East York Alternative Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Diefenbaker Elementary School is 1234th of 3,871 and East York Alternative Secondary School is 717th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).