ALPHA Alternative Junior School vs Bishop Macdonell Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 750 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ALPHA Alternative Junior School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
75 students
Bishop Macdonell Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
420 students
| Measure | ALPHA Alternative Junior School Toronto, Ontario | Bishop Macdonell Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 27 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #3125 of 3,871 | #916 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3125 of 3,871 | #916 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 75 | 420 |
| Enrolment | 75 | 420 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 80.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 84% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 25% |
| Special education | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Toronto | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.tdsb.on.ca/alpha/ | – |
The verdict
- •Bishop Macdonell Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (68.0 vs 27.1).
- •Bishop Macdonell Catholic School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 75.
- •ALPHA Alternative Junior School is a public school while Bishop Macdonell Catholic School is a catholic school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 ALPHA Alternative Junior School better than Bishop Macdonell Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Bishop Macdonell Catholic School ranks higher (68.0 vs 27.1 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 ALPHA Alternative Junior School and Bishop Macdonell Catholic School?
About 750 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
ALPHA Alternative Junior School: 75. Bishop Macdonell Catholic School: 420. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do ALPHA Alternative Junior School and Bishop Macdonell Catholic School rank in Ontario?
ALPHA Alternative Junior School is 3125th of 3,871 and Bishop Macdonell Catholic School is 916th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).