Central Technical School vs Harbord Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 524 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Technical School
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
985 students
Harbord Collegiate Institute
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
980 students
| Measure | Central Technical School Toronto, Ontario | Harbord Collegiate Institute Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 15 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #704 of 766 | #148 of 766 |
| National rank | #704 of 766 | #148 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 985 | 980 |
| Enrolment | 985 | 980 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 34% | 77% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 74% | 93% |
| Low-income households | 15% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 8% | 4% |
| First language not English | 36% | 23% |
| Special education | 34% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/centraltechnicalschool | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/harbordci/ |
The verdict
- •Harbord Collegiate Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (72.4 vs 14.5).
- •Harbord Collegiate Institute does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (77% vs 34%).
- •Harbord Collegiate Institute does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (93% vs 74%).
- •Central Technical School is the larger school with 985 students compared with 980.
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 Central Technical School better than Harbord Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), Harbord Collegiate Institute ranks higher (72.4 vs 14.5 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 Central Technical School and Harbord Collegiate Institute?
About 524 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Technical School: 985. Harbord Collegiate Institute: 980. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Technical School and Harbord Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
Central Technical School is 704th of 766 and Harbord Collegiate Institute is 148th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).