Public Elementary · Toronto

William Burgess Elementary School

100 Torrens Ave, East York, Ontario, M4J2P5 · Toronto DSB

William Burgess Elementary School is a Toronto DSB Public elementary school in Toronto, serving JK-5. Homes in its catchment sit in East York, Broadview North and Danforth Village-East York. Every home shown below falls inside the Toronto DSB-published attendance boundary — the same boundary the school board uses for enrolment.

Grades: JK-5
Students: 365
Language: English
Established: 1969

ProgramsRegular Track

59%: EQAO composite
12: Homes in Catchment
$1.4M: Median Price
31Days: Median DOM

Informational — not a ranking.

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School Performance

59%

EQAO Score

−10 pts

vs Toronto

−9 pts

vs Toronto DSB

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Grade 3

Reading

60%

Toronto elementary avg: 73%

Grade 3

Writing

65%

Toronto elementary avg: 64%

Grade 3

Mathematics

52%

Toronto elementary avg: 62%

School Location

Map of William Burgess Elementary School, Toronto

Address: 100 Torrens Ave, East York, Ontario, M4J2P5
Phone: 416-396-2490
Website: www.tdsb.on.ca/MOSS/asp_apps/school_landing_page/index.asp?schno=1196

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The closest elementary schools by distance — EQAO shown for reference, not a ranking.

6 schools nearby

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Public Elementary

Chester Elementary School

JK-5 · 480 students

0.6 km

EQAO70%Grade 3

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Catholic Elementary

Holy Cross Catholic School

JK-8 · 340 students

0.6 km

EQAO73%Grade 3Grade 6

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Public Elementary

Westwood Middle School

6-8 · 415 students

0.7 km

EQAO70%Grade 6

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Public Elementary

Jackman Avenue Junior Public School

JK-6 · 545 students

1.3 km

EQAO79%Grade 3Grade 6

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Public Elementary

Diefenbaker Elementary School

JK-5 · 300 students

1.4 km

EQAO68%Grade 3

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Public Elementary

Wilkinson Junior Public School

JK-6 · 450 students

1.4 km

EQAO86%Grade 3Grade 6

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Homes in this Catchment

Homes zoned for William Burgess Elementary School, inside its attendance boundary.

12 homes in William Burgess Elementary School's catchment

$1.4M

Median Price

31 days

Median Days on Market

Detached 100%

Most common

Property type breakdown

Detached 100%

$1,138,000

27 Lesmount Avenue
Toronto

Danforth Village-East York

321,100–1,500 ft²25 × 100 ft

Detached

Listed by Re/Max Hallmark Realty Ltd.

Listed 6d ago

454 Donlands Avenue, Toronto, ON M4J 3S5

7 days on market

$1,495,000

454 Donlands Avenue
Toronto

East York

382,000–2,500 ft²39.5 × 106.5 ft

Multiplex

Listed by Re/Max Realtron Realty Inc.

Listed 6d ago

128 Hopedale Avenue, Toronto, ON M4K 3M7

15 days on market

$1,199,000

128 Hopedale Avenue
Toronto

Broadview North

321,100–1,500 ft²25.47 × 115.16 ft

Detached

Listed by Aimhome Realty Inc.

18 days on market

$979,000

37 Chilton Road
Toronto

East York

42700–1,100 ft²25 × 108 ft

Detached

Listed by Royal Lepage Signature Realty

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Communities in This Catchment

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Danforth Village-East York

1 listing

$1.1M median

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The William Burgess Elementary School attendance boundary, drawn from Toronto DSB’s current map — with every home for sale inside it.

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Nearby catchments

Other Toronto schools with mapped attendance boundaries near William Burgess Elementary School.

Homes zoned for Chester Elementary School →Homes zoned for Holy Cross Catholic School →Homes zoned for Westwood Middle School →Homes zoned for Jackman Avenue Junior Public School →Homes zoned for Diefenbaker Elementary School →Homes zoned for Wilkinson Junior Public School →

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Frequently Asked

What grades does William Burgess Elementary School serve?

William Burgess Elementary School serves JK-5 (elementary). It is part of Toronto DSB.

Which school board runs William Burgess Elementary School?

William Burgess Elementary School is a Toronto DSB school. Board policies — including boundary changes, program eligibility and registration — are set by Toronto DSB, not by DistrictIQ.

Does William Burgess Elementary School offer French Immersion or other program tracks?

William Burgess Elementary School offers Regular Track. Program catchments can differ from the regular attendance boundary — confirm eligibility directly with Toronto DSB.

How many homes are for sale in William Burgess Elementary School's catchment?

As of the latest listing sync there are 12 homes for sale and 21 homes for lease in William Burgess Elementary School's catchment, with a median asking price of $1.4M. These are homes zoned for William Burgess Elementary School, inside its attendance boundary — use the explorer above to filter by sale or lease, property type and community.

Are detached homes available in William Burgess Elementary School's catchment?

Yes. 11 of the currently listed homes inside the catchment are detached properties. The overall median asking price for the shown set is $1.4M.

How are catchment homes determined for William Burgess Elementary School?

These are active listings whose address falls inside William Burgess Elementary School's attendance boundary, based on the board's published catchment. See the interactive polygon on the William Burgess Elementary School catchment map. Boundaries and program eligibility (such as French Immersion) can change — always confirm current zoning directly with Toronto DSB.

Which Toronto communities does William Burgess Elementary School's catchment cover?

Homes in William Burgess Elementary School's catchment are concentrated in East York, Broadview North and Danforth Village-East York. Each community links to a dedicated page with neighbourhood-level market data.

How should I read the EQAO results for William Burgess Elementary School?

EQAO results show the percentage of students who met or exceeded the provincial standard on each assessment, shown alongside the Toronto 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 William Burgess Elementary School to other schools in Toronto?

Open the Compare tool to line up William Burgess Elementary School against up to three other schools — EQAO results, grades, board and catchment status side by side.

Does living in William Burgess Elementary 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 Toronto 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.

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.