Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute vs Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,135 students
Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School
Toronto · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
970 students
| Measure | Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute Toronto, Ontario | Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 58 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #298 of 766 | #306 of 766 |
| National rank | #298 of 766 | #306 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,135 | 970 |
| Enrolment | 1,135 | 970 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 73% | 63% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 89% | 94% |
| Low-income households | 11% | 13% |
| Parents without a credential | 14% | 10% |
| First language not English | 71% | 35% |
| Special education | 8% | 11% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 5% |
| 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 | www.bethuneci.com | maryward.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (58.0 vs 57.4).
- •Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (73% vs 63%).
- •Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (94% vs 89%).
- •Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 1,135 students compared with 970.
- •Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute is a public school while Mary Ward 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute better than Mary Ward Catholic Secondary 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 Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute and Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute: 1,135. Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School: 970. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute and Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute is 298th of 766 and Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School is 306th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).