Gateway Public School vs Thorncliffe Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
915 students
Thorncliffe Park Public School
East York · Public elementary · Grades 1-5
1,305 students
| Measure | Gateway Public School North York, Ontario | Thorncliffe Park Public School East York, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 12 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3686 of 3,871 | #3856 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3686 of 3,871 | #3856 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 1-5 |
| Students | 915 | 1,305 |
| Enrolment | 915 | 1,305 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 45.7% | 32.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 62% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 29% |
| Parents without a credential | 12% | 14% |
| First language not English | 66% | 84% |
| Special education | 8% | 10% |
| 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 | East York |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/gateway | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/thorncliffepark/ |
The verdict
- •Gateway Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (12.1 vs 3.5).
- •Gateway Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (45.7% vs 32.7%).
- •Thorncliffe Park Public School is the larger school with 1,305 students compared with 915.
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 Gateway Public School better than Thorncliffe Park Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Gateway Public School ranks higher (12.1 vs 3.5 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 Gateway Public School and Thorncliffe Park Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between North York and East York in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Gateway Public School: 915. Thorncliffe Park Public School: 1,305. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Gateway Public School and Thorncliffe Park Public School rank in Ontario?
Gateway Public School is 3686th of 3,871 and Thorncliffe Park Public School is 3856th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).