Donwood Park Public School vs Dorset Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donwood Park Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
685 students
Dorset Park Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
245 students
| Measure | Donwood Park Public School Scarborough, Ontario | Dorset Park Public School Scarborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 16 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3597 of 3,871 | #2793 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3597 of 3,871 | #2793 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 685 | 245 |
| Enrolment | 685 | 245 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 64% | 45% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 49.7% | 78.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 19% | 10% |
| First language not English | 59% | 50% |
| Special education | 12% | 20% |
| 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 | Scarborough |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.donwoodpark.ca | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/dorsetpark |
The verdict
- •Dorset Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (35.2 vs 15.6).
- •Donwood Park Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (64% vs 45%).
- •Dorset Park Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (78.7% vs 49.7%).
- •Donwood Park Public School is the larger school with 685 students compared with 245.
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 Donwood Park Public School better than Dorset Park Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Dorset Park Public School ranks higher (35.2 vs 15.6 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 Donwood Park Public School and Dorset Park Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Donwood Park Public School: 685. Dorset Park Public School: 245. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Donwood Park Public School and Dorset Park Public School rank in Ontario?
Donwood Park Public School is 3597th of 3,871 and Dorset Park Public School is 2793rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).