Downsview Secondary School vs Madonna Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 210 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downsview Secondary School
North York · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
540 students
Madonna Catholic Secondary School
Toronto · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
560 students
| Measure | Downsview Secondary School North York, Ontario | Madonna Catholic Secondary School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 6 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #753 of 766 | #655 of 766 |
| National rank | #753 of 766 | #655 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 540 | 560 |
| Enrolment | 540 | 560 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 26% | 39% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 59% | 82% |
| Low-income households | 16% | 13% |
| Parents without a credential | 12% | 12% |
| First language not English | 51% | 25% |
| Special education | 24% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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/downsview | madonna.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Madonna Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (21.4 vs 5.6).
- •Madonna Catholic Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (39% vs 26%).
- •Madonna Catholic Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (82% vs 59%).
- •Madonna Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 540.
- •Downsview Secondary School is a public school while Madonna Catholic Secondary 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Downsview Secondary School better than Madonna Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Madonna Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (21.4 vs 5.6 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 Downsview Secondary School and Madonna Catholic Secondary School?
About 210 m in a straight line, between North York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Downsview Secondary School: 540. Madonna Catholic Secondary School: 560. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Downsview Secondary School and Madonna Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Downsview Secondary School is 753rd of 766 and Madonna Catholic Secondary School is 655th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).