ALPHA II Alternative School vs St Mary Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 315 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ALPHA II Alternative School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
St Mary Catholic Academy
Toronto · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
765 students
| Measure | ALPHA II Alternative School Toronto, Ontario | St Mary Catholic Academy Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 33 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | – | #561 of 766 |
| National rank | – | #561 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | – | 765 |
| Enrolment | – | 765 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 45% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 86% |
| Low-income households | – | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | – | 9% |
| First language not English | – | 32% |
| Special education | – | 28% |
| Identified as gifted | – | 3% |
| 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 | www.tdsb.on.ca/SchoolWeb/_site/viewitem.asp?siteid=10059&pageid=7583&menuid=8663 | stmarysecondary.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •ALPHA II Alternative School is a public school while St Mary Catholic Academy 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 II Alternative School better than St Mary Catholic Academy?
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 ALPHA II Alternative School and St Mary Catholic Academy?
About 315 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
How do ALPHA II Alternative School and St Mary Catholic Academy rank in Ontario?
ALPHA II Alternative School is unranked and St Mary Catholic Academy is 561st of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).