Romeo Dallaire Public School vs Viola Desmond Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Romeo Dallaire Public School
Ajax · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
550 students
Viola Desmond Public School
Ajax · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
880 students
| Measure | Romeo Dallaire Public School Ajax, Ontario | Viola Desmond Public School Ajax, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 72 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #691 of 3,871 | #2773 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #691 of 3,871 | #2773 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 550 | 880 |
| Enrolment | 550 | 880 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 80% | 62% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 85% | 69% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 6% |
| First language not English | 35% | 39% |
| Special education | 8% | 9% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Ajax | Ajax |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | romeodallaire.ddsb.ca | violadesmond.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Romeo Dallaire Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (72.1 vs 35.6).
- •Romeo Dallaire Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (80% vs 62%).
- •Romeo Dallaire Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85% vs 69%).
- •Viola Desmond Public School is the larger school with 880 students compared with 550.
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 Romeo Dallaire Public School better than Viola Desmond Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Romeo Dallaire Public School ranks higher (72.1 vs 35.6 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 Romeo Dallaire Public School and Viola Desmond Public School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Ajax and Ajax in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Romeo Dallaire Public School: 550. Viola Desmond Public School: 880. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Romeo Dallaire Public School and Viola Desmond Public School rank in Ontario?
Romeo Dallaire Public School is 691st of 3,871 and Viola Desmond Public School is 2773rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).