Banting Memorial High School vs St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 14 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banting Memorial High School
Alliston · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,475 students
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School
Tottenham · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
965 students
| Measure | Banting Memorial High School Alliston, Ontario | St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School Tottenham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #289 of 766 | #503 of 766 |
| National rank | #289 of 766 | #503 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,475 | 965 |
| Enrolment | 1,475 | 965 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 55% | 40% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 87% | 82% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 4% |
| First language not English | 8% | 10% |
| Special education | 22% | 23% |
| 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 | Alliston | Tottenham |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ban.scdsb.on.ca/ | www.smcdsb.on.ca/sts/ |
The verdict
- •Banting Memorial High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.9 vs 38.9).
- •Banting Memorial High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (55% vs 40%).
- •Banting Memorial High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (87% vs 82%).
- •Banting Memorial High School is the larger school with 1,475 students compared with 965.
- •Banting Memorial High School is a public school while St Thomas Aquinas 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 Banting Memorial High School better than St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Banting Memorial High School ranks higher (58.9 vs 38.9 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 Banting Memorial High School and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Alliston and Tottenham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Banting Memorial High School: 1,475. St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School: 965. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Banting Memorial High School and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Banting Memorial High School is 289th of 766 and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School is 503rd of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).