AAEC's/e-Learning vs Westgate Collegiate and Vocational Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 845 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
AAEC's/e-Learning
Lindsay · Public alternative · Grades 9-12
1,075 students
Westgate Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Thunder Bay · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,075 students
| Measure | AAEC's/e-Learning Lindsay, Ontario | Westgate Collegiate and Vocational Institute Thunder Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 25 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | – | #634 of 766 |
| National rank | – | #634 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Alternative | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,075 | 1,075 |
| Enrolment | 1,075 | 1,075 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 63% | 43% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 91% | 75% |
| Low-income households | 9% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 2% | 4% |
| Special education | 13% | 21% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 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 | Lindsay | Thunder Bay |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.anewstart.ca | westgate.lakeheadschools.ca/ |
The verdict
- •AAEC's/e-Learning does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (63% vs 43%).
- •AAEC's/e-Learning does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (91% vs 75%).
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 AAEC's/e-Learning better than Westgate Collegiate and Vocational Institute?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are AAEC's/e-Learning and Westgate Collegiate and Vocational Institute?
About 845 km in a straight line, between Lindsay and Thunder Bay in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
AAEC's/e-Learning: 1,075. Westgate Collegiate and Vocational Institute: 1,075. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do AAEC's/e-Learning and Westgate Collegiate and Vocational Institute rank in Ontario?
AAEC's/e-Learning is unranked and Westgate Collegiate and Vocational Institute is 634th of 766 among alternative schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).