Lord Dufferin Junior and Senior Public School vs Nelson Mandela Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 608 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lord Dufferin Junior and Senior Public School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
420 students
Nelson Mandela Park Public School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
385 students
| Measure | Lord Dufferin Junior and Senior Public School Toronto, Ontario | Nelson Mandela Park Public School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 13 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3667 of 3,871 | #3799 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3667 of 3,871 | #3799 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 420 | 385 |
| Enrolment | 420 | 385 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 47% | 38% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 62.3% | 56.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 30% | 25% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 15% |
| First language not English | 50% | 45% |
| Special education | 15% | 15% |
| 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 | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/lorddufferin | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/nelsonmandelapark/ |
The verdict
- •Lord Dufferin Junior and Senior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (12.8 vs 6.7).
- •Lord Dufferin Junior and Senior Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (47% vs 38%).
- •Lord Dufferin Junior and Senior Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (62.3% vs 56.3%).
- •Lord Dufferin Junior and Senior Public School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 385.
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 Lord Dufferin Junior and Senior Public School better than Nelson Mandela Park Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Lord Dufferin Junior and Senior Public School ranks higher (12.8 vs 6.7 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 Lord Dufferin Junior and Senior Public School and Nelson Mandela Park Public School?
About 608 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lord Dufferin Junior and Senior Public School: 420. Nelson Mandela Park Public School: 385. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lord Dufferin Junior and Senior Public School and Nelson Mandela Park Public School rank in Ontario?
Lord Dufferin Junior and Senior Public School is 3667th of 3,871 and Nelson Mandela Park Public School is 3799th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).