Joseph Howe Senior Public School vs William G Davis Junior Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 240 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph Howe Senior Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
330 students
William G Davis Junior Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
250 students
| Measure | Joseph Howe Senior Public School Scarborough, Ontario | William G Davis Junior Public School Scarborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 87 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #118 of 3,871 | #183 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #118 of 3,871 | #183 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 330 | 250 |
| Enrolment | 330 | 250 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 89.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 86.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 15% | 10% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | Scarborough | Scarborough |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/josephhowe | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/williamgdavis |
The verdict
- •Joseph Howe Senior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.7 vs 85.0).
- •Joseph Howe Senior Public School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 250.
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 Joseph Howe Senior Public School better than William G Davis Junior Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Joseph Howe Senior Public School ranks higher (86.7 vs 85.0 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 Joseph Howe Senior Public School and William G Davis Junior Public School?
About 240 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Scarborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Joseph Howe Senior Public School: 330. William G Davis Junior Public School: 250. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Joseph Howe Senior Public School and William G Davis Junior Public School rank in Ontario?
Joseph Howe Senior Public School is 118th of 3,871 and William G Davis Junior Public School is 183rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).