Best secondary schools in North York (2025)
Secondary (high) schools and combined schools. Ranked by the Success Index (Canada) from official Canadian data; 9 schools in North York, Ontario. Rank positions shown on each profile are within Canada and Ontario.
- 178Earl Haig Secondary SchoolNorth York · Public Secondary95% OSSLT pass rate · 2,175 students
- 268École secondaire Étienne-BrûléNorth York · Public Secondary98% OSSLT pass rate · 225 students
- 334Don Mills Collegiate InstituteNorth York · Public Secondary81% OSSLT pass rate · 795 students
- 430Georges Vanier Secondary SchoolNorth York · Public Secondary78% OSSLT pass rate · 985 students
- 527Drewry Secondary SchoolNorth York · Public Secondary85 Enrolment · 85 students
- 610George S Henry AcademyNorth York · Public Secondary70% OSSLT pass rate · 520 students
- 77Emery Collegiate InstituteNorth York · Public Secondary65% OSSLT pass rate · 640 students
- 86Downsview Secondary SchoolNorth York · Public Secondary59% OSSLT pass rate · 540 students
- 95C W Jefferys Collegiate InstituteNorth York · Public Secondary65% OSSLT pass rate · 815 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (Canada) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Earl Haig Secondary School North York · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 77.9 Top 25% | 95% OSSLT pass rate | 2,175 |
| 2 | École secondaire Étienne-Brûlé North York · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 68.3 Top 25% | 98% OSSLT pass rate | 225 |
| 3 | Don Mills Collegiate Institute North York · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 34.1 Lower 50% | 81% OSSLT pass rate | 795 |
| 4 | Georges Vanier Secondary School North York · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 29.8 Lower 50% | 78% OSSLT pass rate | 985 |
| 5 | Drewry Secondary School North York · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 27.0 Lower 50% | 85 Enrolment | 85 |
| 6 | George S Henry Academy North York · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 9.9 Lower 50% | 70% OSSLT pass rate | 520 |
| 7 | Emery Collegiate Institute North York · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 7.1 Lower 50% | 65% OSSLT pass rate | 640 |
| 8 | Downsview Secondary School North York · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 5.6 Lower 50% | 59% OSSLT pass rate | 540 |
| 9 | C W Jefferys Collegiate Institute North York · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 5.2 Lower 50% | 65% OSSLT pass rate | 815 |
Earl Haig Secondary School in North York leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in North York with a Success Index (Canada) of 77.9. Of the 9 schools shown, 9 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Ontario secondary schools rankings, every school on the North York page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best secondary school in North York?
Earl Haig Secondary School in North York, Ontario ranks first among secondary schools in North York with a Success Index (Canada) of 77.9 out of 100 (Enrolment: 2,175).
How are secondary schools in North York ranked?
Each school's Success Index (Canada) combines 8 factors: eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (20%), eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (25%), eqao grade 9 mathematics (25%), osslt first-attempt pass rate (20%), fsa literacy score (25%), fsa numeracy score (25%), community advantage (fewer low-income households) (10%), parent education (fewer parents without a credential) (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across Canada. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official Canadian data (Ontario – School information and student demographics; BC Data Catalogue – Foundation Skills Assessment). Provinces publish different assessments, so scores are comparable within a province, not between provinces.