Driftwood Public School vs Msgr Fraser College (Norfinch Campus)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Driftwood Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
330 students
Msgr Fraser College (Norfinch Campus)
Toronto · Catholic alternative · Grades 9-12
195 students
| Measure | Driftwood Public School North York, Ontario | Msgr Fraser College (Norfinch Campus) Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 5 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #3833 of 3,871 | – |
| National rank | #3833 of 3,871 | – |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Alternative |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 330 | 195 |
| Enrolment | 330 | 195 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 42.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 25% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 15% |
| First language not English | 30% | 35% |
| Special education | 5% | 30% |
| 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 | North York | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/driftwood | www.msgrfraseralternative.org/ |
The verdict
- •Driftwood Public School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 195.
- •Driftwood Public School is a public school while Msgr Fraser College (Norfinch Campus) is a catholic 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 Driftwood Public School better than Msgr Fraser College (Norfinch Campus)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Driftwood Public School and Msgr Fraser College (Norfinch Campus)?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between North York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Driftwood Public School: 330. Msgr Fraser College (Norfinch Campus): 195. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Driftwood Public School and Msgr Fraser College (Norfinch Campus) rank in Ontario?
Driftwood Public School is 3833rd of 3,871 and Msgr Fraser College (Norfinch Campus) is unranked among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).