Divine Mercy Catholic School vs North East Secondary Alternative School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 885 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Divine Mercy Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
230 students
North East Secondary Alternative School
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
| Measure | Divine Mercy Catholic School Toronto, Ontario | North East Secondary Alternative School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 21 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #3422 of 3,871 | – |
| National rank | #3422 of 3,871 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 230 | – |
| Enrolment | 230 | – |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 60% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 61.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | – |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | – |
| First language not English | 25% | – |
| Special education | 20% | – |
| Identified as gifted | 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 | stmatthias.tcdsb.org | www.tdsb.on.ca/MOSS/asp_apps/school_landing_page/index.asp?schno=3948&Status=L |
The verdict
- •Divine Mercy Catholic School is a catholic school while North East Secondary Alternative School is a public 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 Divine Mercy Catholic School better than North East Secondary Alternative School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Divine Mercy Catholic School and North East Secondary Alternative School?
About 885 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
How do Divine Mercy Catholic School and North East Secondary Alternative School rank in Ontario?
Divine Mercy Catholic School is 3422nd of 3,871 and North East Secondary Alternative School is unranked among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).