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Public Elementary · Ajax

Viola Desmond Public School

39 Formosa Avenue, Ajax, Ontario, L1Z0M6 · Durham DSB

Viola Desmond Public School is a Durham DSB Public elementary school in Ajax, serving JK-8. Homes in its catchment sit in Central East and Northeast Ajax. Every home shown below falls inside the Durham DSB-published attendance boundary — the same boundary the school board uses for enrolment.

Est. 2018

ProgramsRegular Track
66%
EQAO composite
JK-8
Grades
880
Students
English
Language

−6 pts vs Ajax · −2 pts vs Durham DSBhigher than 6 of the 33 other Ajax elementary schools with published results

Grade 3Reading 64%Writing 58%Math 64%
Grade 6Reading 86%Writing 83%Math 38%
View all EQAO results (2024–2025)
Grade 3
Reading
64%
Ajax elementary avg: 76%
Down 1 point since 2022–23
Grade 3
Writing
58%
Ajax elementary avg: 65%
Down 10 points since 2022–23
Grade 3
Mathematics
64%
Ajax elementary avg: 65%
Up 9 points since 2022–23
Grade 6
Reading
86%
Ajax elementary avg: 86%
Up 2 points since 2022–23
Grade 6
Writing
83%
Ajax elementary avg: 85%
Up 1 point since 2022–23
Grade 6
Mathematics
38%
Ajax elementary avg: 51%
Up 3 points since 2022–23

Three-year change is published by the Ministry of Education: the difference in percentage points between the 2024–2025 and 2022–2023 assessments. Each assessment is written by a different group of students. EQAO does not report a result where fewer than 10 students wrote.

Six years of results

Every year the Ministry of Education has published for Viola Desmond Public School, oldest first. Each year is a different group of students.

Grade 3 Reading64%
Grade 3 Writing58%
Grade 3 Mathematics64%
Grade 6 Reading86%
Grade 6 Writing83%
Grade 6 Mathematics38%
EQAO results for Viola Desmond Public School by assessment and school year, oldest first. Years with no published result, years with no provincial assessment, and assessments that changed are each stated in the cell.
Assessment2017-182018-192019-20 — no provincial assessment2020-21 — no provincial assessment2021-222022-232023-242024-25
Grade 3 Readingno result published63%no assessmentno assessment65%65%66%64%
Grade 3 Writingno result published71%no assessmentno assessment50%68%51%58%
Grade 3 Mathematicsno result published59%no assessmentno assessment56%55%58%64%
Grade 6 Readingno result published82%no assessmentno assessment83%84%83%86%
Grade 6 Writingno result published89%no assessmentno assessment92%82%82%83%
Grade 6 Mathematicsno result published56%no assessmentno assessment39%35%46%38%

Results are the percentage of students who met or exceeded the provincial standard, as published by the Ministry of Education. A dash means no result was published for that year: EQAO does not report a result where fewer than 10 students wrote. No provincial assessment ran in 2019-20 or 2020-21, so those years are blank for every school and are never joined across.

Informational — not a ranking.

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Homes in this Catchment

Homes zoned for Viola Desmond Public School, inside its attendance boundary.

3rd most homes for sale of Ajax's 23 ranked elementary catchments · median asking 11th-highest of 21 published · Full Ajax catchment league

The market inside this boundary

3 new in the last 7 days2 with a recorded price cut (11% of 19)

TypeFor saleMedian askingMedian DOM
Detached9$1.0M26 days
Semi-detached2
Townhouse8$649K26 days

Active MLS® listings zoned inside Viola Desmond Public School’s board-published regular-track boundary — matched per listing to the polygon, not by distance. Asking (list) prices, never sold prices; days on market count from each listing’s source date; “new” means listed within 7 days. A price cut is counted only when the reduction was observed while the listing was on DistrictIQ’s feed — a floor, not a census — and increases never count. Medians are blank below 5 listings. Boundaries as published by the board for the 2026-27 school year. DistrictIQ last downloaded it 2026-08-29. Listings refresh continuously.

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Location & Attendance Boundary

Map of Viola Desmond Public School's attendance boundary in Ajax
Viola Desmond Public School attendance boundary· Boundaries can change — confirm with Durham DSB.Open interactive map →
Address
39 Formosa Avenue, Ajax, Ontario, L1Z0M6
Property profiles in this catchment18 addresses
Licensed childcare nearby6 centres

Licensed centres closest to Viola Desmond Public School — CWELCC status shown when it's published by the local service system manager.

6 licensed childcare centres nearby
Licensed Child Care Centre
Kids' Campus Child Care Centre Viola Desmond
39 Formosa Avenue, Ajax
0.1 km
Full day · Before & after school
Operator: Kids Campus Child Care Centre
Licence #57291·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
Tender Years Child Care 2
338 Rossland Road, Ajax
1.0 km
Full day
Operator: Tender Years Child Care Inc.
Licence #0006384·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
The Elephant Room
901 Harwood Avenue, Ajax
1.6 km
Full day
Operator: The Elephant Room Inc.
Licence #57228·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
The Apple Tree Preschool & Learning Centre - Ajax
365 Kingston Road, Ajax
1.8 km
Full day · Half day · Before & after school
Operator: The Apple Tree Preschool & Learning Centre Inc.
Licence #0006404·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
P.R.Y.D.E. St Teresa Of Calcutta
15 Fishlock Street, Ajax
2.0 km
Full day · Before & after school
Operator: P.R.Y.D.E. Learning Centres Inc.
Licence #0006155·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
Skd-Roméo Dallaire Public School
300 Williamson Drive Drive, Ajax
2.0 km
Français
Full day · Before & after school
Operator: Soufriere Kid'S Development Child Care Centre Inc
Licence #57250·Child Care Centre

Common questions

What is the Viola Desmond Public School catchment?
The Viola Desmond Public School catchment — also called its attendance boundary — is the area of addresses zoned for Viola Desmond Public School by Durham DSB. DistrictIQ maps the board-published boundary so you can check any address and browse the homes for sale inside it.
How do I check whether an address is zoned for Viola Desmond Public School?
Enter the address in the boundary checker on this page — it tests the point against Durham DSB's published attendance boundary for Viola Desmond Public School and tells you whether the address is zoned for it. To check every school an address is zoned for at once, find your school by address. Always confirm current zoning with Durham DSB before you buy or rent.
What grades does Viola Desmond Public School serve?
Viola Desmond Public School serves JK-8 (elementary). It is part of Durham DSB.
Which school board runs Viola Desmond Public School?
Viola Desmond Public School is a Durham DSB school. Board policies — including boundary changes, program eligibility and registration — are set by Durham DSB, not by DistrictIQ.
Does Viola Desmond Public School offer French Immersion or other program tracks?
Viola Desmond Public School offers Regular Track. Program catchments can differ from the regular attendance boundary — confirm eligibility directly with Durham DSB.
How many homes are for sale in Viola Desmond Public School's catchment?
As of the latest listing sync there are 19 homes for sale and 8 homes for lease in Viola Desmond Public School's catchment, with a median asking price of $839K. These are homes zoned for Viola Desmond Public School, inside its attendance boundary — use the explorer above to switch between homes for sale and for lease.
More questions (8)
Are detached homes available in Viola Desmond Public School's catchment?
Yes. 9 of the currently listed homes inside the catchment are detached properties. The overall median asking price for the shown set is $839K.
How are catchment homes determined for Viola Desmond Public School?
These are active listings whose address falls inside Viola Desmond Public School's attendance boundary, based on the board's published catchment. See the interactive polygon on the Viola Desmond Public School catchment map. Boundaries and program eligibility (such as French Immersion) can change — always confirm current zoning directly with Durham DSB.
Can school catchments change?
Yes. School boards periodically run boundary (accommodation) reviews and can redraw catchments as enrolment shifts or new schools open. DistrictIQ reflects Durham DSB's current published boundary, but always confirm zoning directly with the board before making a purchase decision. How Ontario attendance boundaries work
Which Ajax communities does Viola Desmond Public School's catchment cover?
Homes in Viola Desmond Public School's catchment are concentrated in Central East and Northeast Ajax. Each community links to a dedicated page with neighbourhood-level market data.
How does Viola Desmond Public School compare to other Ajax elementary schools?
On the 2024–2025 EQAO assessments, 66% of Viola Desmond Public School students met the provincial standard (composite) — higher than 6 of the 33 other Ajax elementary schools with published results. EQAO is a benchmark of provincial-standard achievement, not a ranking of school quality; academic results are one factor among many.
How should I read the EQAO results for Viola Desmond Public School?
EQAO results show the percentage of students who met or exceeded the provincial standard on each assessment, shown alongside the Ajax elementary average for context. They are provided for information only and are not a ranking of school quality — academic outcomes are just one of many factors families may wish to consider.
How can I compare Viola Desmond Public School to other schools in Ajax?
Open the Compare tool to line up Viola Desmond Public School against up to three other schools — EQAO results, grades, board and catchment status side by side.
Does living in Viola Desmond Public School's catchment guarantee a spot?
Not automatically. Falling inside the attendance boundary is the basis for enrolment, but it is not an absolute guarantee — placement still depends on school capacity, program availability such as French Immersion, and board policy. Always confirm current school boundaries and registration directly with Durham DSB.

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School & assessment data

EQAO results are provided for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as a ranking of school quality. Academic outcomes are only one factor families may wish to consider. EQAO results shown reflect the 2024–2025 assessment.

School and assessment data is sourced from the Ontario Ministry of Education, the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO), Ontario Open Data, and the applicable public and Catholic district school boards across the regions we cover (Southern Ontario).

School information — including school boundaries, eligibility, EQAO results, programs and enrolment — is provided for general informational purposes only and may be inaccurate or out of date. Boundaries, eligibility, programs and enrolment can change at any time. EQAO figures reflect past assessment results, are shown per test relative to the city-wide average, are not a ranking, and do not predict any student's outcome. Always confirm current school boundaries and eligibility directly with the applicable school board before relying on this information.

Where our data comes from · source, licence and refresh cadence for every dataset.

Listing data is provided by the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) and PropTx under the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program. The information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by TRREB, PropTx, CREA or DistrictIQ Inc., Brokerage, may not reflect the most current status, and is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change, or withdrawal without notice. Listings should be independently verified.