Pierre Berton Public School vs Tommy Douglas Secondary 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.
Pierre Berton Public School
Vaughan · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
500 students
Tommy Douglas Secondary School
Woodbridge · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,645 students
| Measure | Pierre Berton Public School Vaughan, Ontario | Tommy Douglas Secondary School Woodbridge, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 78 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #386 of 3,871 | #158 of 766 |
| National rank | #386 of 3,871 | #158 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 500 | 1,645 |
| Enrolment | 500 | 1,645 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 71% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 88.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 68% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 92% |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 6% |
| First language not English | 40% | 53% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Vaughan | Woodbridge |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | pierreberton.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | tommydouglas.ss.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Pierre Berton Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (78.3 vs 71.6).
- •Tommy Douglas Secondary School is the larger school with 1,645 students compared with 500.
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 Pierre Berton Public School better than Tommy Douglas Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Pierre Berton Public School ranks higher (78.3 vs 71.6 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 Pierre Berton Public School and Tommy Douglas Secondary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Vaughan and Woodbridge in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Pierre Berton Public School: 500. Tommy Douglas Secondary School: 1,645. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Pierre Berton Public School and Tommy Douglas Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Pierre Berton Public School is 386th of 3,871 and Tommy Douglas Secondary School is 158th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).