Charles H Best Junior and Middle School vs William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles H Best Junior and Middle School
North York · Public elementary · Grades 4-8
370 students
William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,400 students
| Measure | Charles H Best Junior and Middle School North York, Ontario | William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 19 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #3472 of 3,871 | #104 of 766 |
| National rank | #3472 of 3,871 | #104 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 4-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 370 | 1,400 |
| Enrolment | 370 | 1,400 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 49% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 73% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 96% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 3% |
| First language not English | 40% | 42% |
| Special education | 25% | 13% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 17% |
| 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 | North York | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/chbest/ | www.wlmac.ca |
The verdict
- •William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.9 vs 19.3).
- •William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 1,400 students compared with 370.
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 Charles H Best Junior and Middle School better than William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute ranks higher (76.9 vs 19.3 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 Charles H Best Junior and Middle School and William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between North York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Charles H Best Junior and Middle School: 370. William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute: 1,400. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Charles H Best Junior and Middle School and William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
Charles H Best Junior and Middle School is 3472nd of 3,871 and William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute is 104th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).