Fairbank Public School vs J R Wilcox Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairbank Public School
York · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
285 students
J R Wilcox Community School
York · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
355 students
| Measure | Fairbank Public School York, Ontario | J R Wilcox Community School York, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 26 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3194 of 3,871 | #1254 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3194 of 3,871 | #1254 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 285 | 355 |
| Enrolment | 285 | 355 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 69.7% | 60% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 48.7% | 83% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 40% | 20% |
| Special education | 20% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 10% | 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 | York | York |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/fairbank | schools.tdsb.on.ca/jrwilcox |
The verdict
- •J R Wilcox Community School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (61.8 vs 26.3).
- •Fairbank Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (69.7% vs 60%).
- •J R Wilcox Community School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83% vs 48.7%).
- •J R Wilcox Community School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 285.
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 Fairbank Public School better than J R Wilcox Community School?
On the Success Index (Canada), J R Wilcox Community School ranks higher (61.8 vs 26.3 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 Fairbank Public School and J R Wilcox Community School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between York and York in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Fairbank Public School: 285. J R Wilcox Community School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Fairbank Public School and J R Wilcox Community School rank in Ontario?
Fairbank Public School is 3194th of 3,871 and J R Wilcox Community School is 1254th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).