Garden Avenue Junior Public School vs Parkdale Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Avenue Junior Public School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
175 students
Parkdale Collegiate Institute
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
635 students
| Measure | Garden Avenue Junior Public School Toronto, Ontario | Parkdale Collegiate Institute Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 89 Top 5% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #57 of 3,871 | #423 of 766 |
| National rank | #57 of 3,871 | #423 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 175 | 635 |
| Enrolment | 175 | 635 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 84.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 98% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 61% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 86% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 13% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 8% |
| First language not English | 5% | 34% |
| Special education | 0% | 18% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 6% |
| 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 | schools.tdsb.on.ca/gardenave | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/parkdale/ |
The verdict
- •Garden Avenue Junior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (88.5 vs 47.0).
- •Parkdale Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 635 students compared with 175.
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 Garden Avenue Junior Public School better than Parkdale Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), Garden Avenue Junior Public School ranks higher (88.5 vs 47.0 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 Garden Avenue Junior Public School and Parkdale Collegiate Institute?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Garden Avenue Junior Public School: 175. Parkdale Collegiate Institute: 635. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Garden Avenue Junior Public School and Parkdale Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
Garden Avenue Junior Public School is 57th of 3,871 and Parkdale Collegiate Institute is 423rd of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).