David and Mary Thomson Collegiate Institute vs St Albert Catholic 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.
David and Mary Thomson Collegiate Institute
Scarborough · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,225 students
St Albert Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
335 students
| Measure | David and Mary Thomson Collegiate Institute Scarborough, Ontario | St Albert Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 10 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #730 of 766 | #2893 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #730 of 766 | #2893 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,225 | 335 |
| Enrolment | 1,225 | 335 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 62.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 70.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 32% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 72% | – |
| Low-income households | 16% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 11% | 10% |
| First language not English | 55% | 20% |
| Special education | 23% | 15% |
| 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 | Scarborough | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.thomsoncollegiate.ca | stalbert.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Albert Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (33.5 vs 10.3).
- •David and Mary Thomson Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 1,225 students compared with 335.
- •David and Mary Thomson Collegiate Institute is a public school while St Albert 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 David and Mary Thomson Collegiate Institute better than St Albert Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Albert Catholic School ranks higher (33.5 vs 10.3 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 David and Mary Thomson Collegiate Institute and St Albert Catholic School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
David and Mary Thomson Collegiate Institute: 1,225. St Albert Catholic School: 335. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do David and Mary Thomson Collegiate Institute and St Albert Catholic School rank in Ontario?
David and Mary Thomson Collegiate Institute is 730th of 766 and St Albert Catholic School is 2893rd of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).