Runnymede Junior and Senior Public School vs Viola Desmond Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 36 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Runnymede Junior and Senior Public School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
975 students
Viola Desmond Public School
Milton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
975 students
| Measure | Runnymede Junior and Senior Public School Toronto, Ontario | Viola Desmond Public School Milton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 88 Top 5% | 53 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #77 of 3,871 | #1809 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #77 of 3,871 | #1809 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 975 | 975 |
| Enrolment | 975 | 975 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 92.7% | 67.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 91% | 77.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 4% |
| First language not English | 10% | 54% |
| Special education | 4% | 9% |
| Identified as gifted | 3% | 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 | Milton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/runnymede | – |
The verdict
- •Runnymede Junior and Senior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (87.5 vs 53.0).
- •Runnymede Junior and Senior Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (92.7% vs 67.3%).
- •Runnymede Junior and Senior Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (91% vs 77.7%).
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 Runnymede Junior and Senior Public School better than Viola Desmond Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Runnymede Junior and Senior Public School ranks higher (87.5 vs 53.0 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 Runnymede Junior and Senior Public School and Viola Desmond Public School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Toronto and Milton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Runnymede Junior and Senior Public School: 975. Viola Desmond Public School: 975. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Runnymede Junior and Senior Public School and Viola Desmond Public School rank in Ontario?
Runnymede Junior and Senior Public School is 77th of 3,871 and Viola Desmond Public School is 1809th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).