Bloor Collegiate Institute vs St Sebastian Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 477 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bloor Collegiate Institute
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
820 students
St Sebastian Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
250 students
| Measure | Bloor Collegiate Institute Toronto, Ontario | St Sebastian Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 69 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #185 of 766 | #627 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #185 of 766 | #627 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 820 | 250 |
| Enrolment | 820 | 250 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 93.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 89.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 69% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 95% | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 10% |
| First language not English | 39% | 35% |
| Special education | 10% | 25% |
| Identified as gifted | 11% | 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 | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/bloorci/ | stsebastian.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Sebastian Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (73.4 vs 68.6).
- •Bloor Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 820 students compared with 250.
- •Bloor Collegiate Institute is a public school while St Sebastian 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 Bloor Collegiate Institute better than St Sebastian Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Sebastian Catholic School ranks higher (73.4 vs 68.6 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 Bloor Collegiate Institute and St Sebastian Catholic School?
About 477 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bloor Collegiate Institute: 820. St Sebastian Catholic School: 250. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bloor Collegiate Institute and St Sebastian Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Bloor Collegiate Institute is 185th of 766 and St Sebastian Catholic School is 627th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).