Harbord Collegiate Institute vs West End Alternative School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 460 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harbord Collegiate Institute
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
980 students
West End Alternative School
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
60 students
| Measure | Harbord Collegiate Institute Toronto, Ontario | West End Alternative School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 72 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #148 of 766 | #206 of 766 |
| National rank | #148 of 766 | #206 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 980 | 60 |
| Enrolment | 980 | 60 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 77% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 93% | – |
| Low-income households | 11% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 0% |
| First language not English | 23% | 20% |
| Special education | 20% | 40% |
| Identified as gifted | 3% | 10% |
| 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 | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/harbordci/ | westendalternativeschool.weebly.com/ |
The verdict
- •Harbord Collegiate Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (72.4 vs 67.0).
- •Harbord Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 980 students compared with 60.
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 Harbord Collegiate Institute better than West End Alternative School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Harbord Collegiate Institute ranks higher (72.4 vs 67.0 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 Harbord Collegiate Institute and West End Alternative School?
About 460 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Harbord Collegiate Institute: 980. West End Alternative School: 60. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Harbord Collegiate Institute and West End Alternative School rank in Ontario?
Harbord Collegiate Institute is 148th of 766 and West End Alternative School is 206th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).