Don Mills Collegiate Institute vs St Catherine Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Don Mills Collegiate Institute
North York · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
795 students
St Catherine Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
90 students
| Measure | Don Mills Collegiate Institute North York, Ontario | St Catherine Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 34 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #552 of 766 | #2478 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #552 of 766 | #2478 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 795 | 90 |
| Enrolment | 795 | 90 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 56.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 54% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 81% | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 7% | 0% |
| First language not English | 46% | 30% |
| Special education | 18% | 30% |
| Identified as gifted | 7% | 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 | North York | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/donmillsci | stcatherine.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Catherine Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (41.1 vs 34.1).
- •Don Mills Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 795 students compared with 90.
- •Don Mills Collegiate Institute is a public school while St Catherine 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 Don Mills Collegiate Institute better than St Catherine Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Catherine Catholic School ranks higher (41.1 vs 34.1 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 Don Mills Collegiate Institute and St Catherine Catholic School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between North York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Don Mills Collegiate Institute: 795. St Catherine Catholic School: 90. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Don Mills Collegiate Institute and St Catherine Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Don Mills Collegiate Institute is 552nd of 766 and St Catherine Catholic School is 2478th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).