J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute vs Michaëlle Jean Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute
Ajax · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
2,010 students
Michaëlle Jean Public School
Ajax · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
380 students
| Measure | J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute Ajax, Ontario | Michaëlle Jean Public School Ajax, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #285 of 766 | #848 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #285 of 766 | #848 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 2,010 | 380 |
| Enrolment | 2,010 | 380 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 78% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 83.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 63% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 83% | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 5% |
| First language not English | 36% | 20% |
| Special education | 14% | 5% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Ajax | Ajax |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | jclarkerichardson.ddsb.ca | michaellejeanps.ddsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Michaëlle Jean Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (69.2 vs 59.1).
- •J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 2,010 students compared with 380.
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 J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute better than Michaëlle Jean Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Michaëlle Jean Public School ranks higher (69.2 vs 59.1 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 J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute and Michaëlle Jean Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ajax and Ajax in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute: 2,010. Michaëlle Jean Public School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute and Michaëlle Jean Public School rank in Ontario?
J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute is 285th of 766 and Michaëlle Jean Public School is 848th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).