Altona Forest Public School vs St Mary Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altona Forest Public School
Pickering · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
460 students
St Mary Catholic Secondary School
Pickering · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,310 students
| Measure | Altona Forest Public School Pickering, Ontario | St Mary Catholic Secondary School Pickering, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1697 of 3,871 | #143 of 766 |
| National rank | #1697 of 3,871 | #143 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 460 | 1,310 |
| Enrolment | 460 | 1,310 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 70.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 61% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 92% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 2% |
| First language not English | 25% | 7% |
| Special education | 10% | 20% |
| 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 | Pickering | Pickering |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | altona.ddsb.ca/ | stmary.dcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (72.8 vs 55.0).
- •St Mary Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,310 students compared with 460.
- •Altona Forest Public School is a public school while St Mary Catholic Secondary 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 Altona Forest Public School better than St Mary Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Mary Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (72.8 vs 55.0 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 Altona Forest Public School and St Mary Catholic Secondary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Pickering and Pickering in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Altona Forest Public School: 460. St Mary Catholic Secondary School: 1,310. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Altona Forest Public School and St Mary Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Altona Forest Public School is 1697th of 3,871 and St Mary Catholic Secondary School is 143rd of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).