East Alternative School of Toronto vs Riverdale Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 349 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Alternative School of Toronto
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
Riverdale Collegiate Institute
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,600 students
| Measure | East Alternative School of Toronto Toronto, Ontario | Riverdale Collegiate Institute Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 80 Top 10% |
| Province rank | – | #74 of 766 |
| National rank | – | #74 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | – | 1,600 |
| Enrolment | – | 1,600 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 77% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 95% |
| Low-income households | – | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | – | 4% |
| First language not English | – | 18% |
| Special education | – | 23% |
| Identified as gifted | – | 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 | www.tdsb.on.ca/MOSS/asp_apps/school_landing_page/index.asp?schno=5290 | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/riverdale/home.aspx |
The verdict
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 East Alternative School of Toronto better than Riverdale Collegiate Institute?
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 East Alternative School of Toronto and Riverdale Collegiate Institute?
About 349 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
How do East Alternative School of Toronto and Riverdale Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
East Alternative School of Toronto is unranked and Riverdale Collegiate Institute is 74th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).