George Syme Community School vs Runnymede Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 669 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Syme Community School
York · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
490 students
Runnymede Collegiate Institute
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
495 students
| Measure | George Syme Community School York, Ontario | Runnymede Collegiate Institute Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 10 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3739 of 3,871 | #736 of 766 |
| National rank | #3739 of 3,871 | #736 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 490 | 495 |
| Enrolment | 490 | 495 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 35% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 60.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 15% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 76% |
| Low-income households | 15% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 10% |
| First language not English | 35% | 40% |
| Special education | 10% | 20% |
| 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 | York | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tdsb.on.ca/MOSS/asp_apps/school_landing_page/index.asp?schno=6137 | www.runnymedecollegiate.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (9.9 vs 9.0).
- •Runnymede Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 495 students compared with 490.
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 George Syme Community School better than Runnymede 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 George Syme Community School and Runnymede Collegiate Institute?
About 669 m in a straight line, between York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
George Syme Community School: 490. Runnymede Collegiate Institute: 495. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do George Syme Community School and Runnymede Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
George Syme Community School is 3739th of 3,871 and Runnymede Collegiate Institute is 736th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).