A B Lucas Secondary School vs Danforth Collegiate Institute and Technical School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 171 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A B Lucas Secondary School
London · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,495 students
Danforth Collegiate Institute and Technical School
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,500 students
| Measure | A B Lucas Secondary School London, Ontario | Danforth Collegiate Institute and Technical School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 67 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #208 of 766 | #526 of 766 |
| National rank | #208 of 766 | #526 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,495 | 1,500 |
| Enrolment | 1,495 | 1,500 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 75% | 55% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 85% | 78% |
| Low-income households | 9% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 5% |
| First language not English | 32% | 32% |
| Special education | 11% | 35% |
| Identified as gifted | 3% | 7% |
| 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 | London | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/Lucas.cfm | www.danforthcti.com |
The verdict
- •A B Lucas Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (66.6 vs 36.2).
- •A B Lucas Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (75% vs 55%).
- •A B Lucas Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (85% vs 78%).
- •Danforth Collegiate Institute and Technical School is the larger school with 1,500 students compared with 1,495.
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 A B Lucas Secondary School better than Danforth Collegiate Institute and Technical School?
On the Success Index (Canada), A B Lucas Secondary School ranks higher (66.6 vs 36.2 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 A B Lucas Secondary School and Danforth Collegiate Institute and Technical School?
About 171 km in a straight line, between London and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
A B Lucas Secondary School: 1,495. Danforth Collegiate Institute and Technical School: 1,500. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do A B Lucas Secondary School and Danforth Collegiate Institute and Technical School rank in Ontario?
A B Lucas Secondary School is 208th of 766 and Danforth Collegiate Institute and Technical School is 526th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).