John Polanyi Collegiate Institute vs Yorkdale Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Polanyi Collegiate Institute
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
500 students
Yorkdale Secondary School
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
435 students
| Measure | John Polanyi Collegiate Institute Toronto, Ontario | Yorkdale Secondary School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 18 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #682 of 766 | #488 of 766 |
| National rank | #682 of 766 | #488 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 500 | 435 |
| Enrolment | 500 | 435 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 37% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 72% | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 50% | 55% |
| Special education | 25% | 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 | Toronto | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tdsb.on.ca/SchoolWeb/PolanyiCI | www.yorkdale.net |
The verdict
- •Yorkdale Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (40.0 vs 17.5).
- •John Polanyi Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 500 students compared with 435.
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 John Polanyi Collegiate Institute better than Yorkdale Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Yorkdale Secondary School ranks higher (40.0 vs 17.5 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 John Polanyi Collegiate Institute and Yorkdale Secondary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John Polanyi Collegiate Institute: 500. Yorkdale Secondary School: 435. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John Polanyi Collegiate Institute and Yorkdale Secondary School rank in Ontario?
John Polanyi Collegiate Institute is 682nd of 766 and Yorkdale Secondary School is 488th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).