High Park Alternative School Junior vs St Cecilia Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 167 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Park Alternative School Junior
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
145 students
St Cecilia Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
550 students
| Measure | High Park Alternative School Junior Toronto, Ontario | St Cecilia Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #643 of 3,871 | #681 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #643 of 3,871 | #681 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 145 | 550 |
| Enrolment | 145 | 550 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 77.7% | 74% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 86% | 90.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 2% |
| First language not English | 5% | 18% |
| Special education | 5% | 12% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 2% |
| 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.highparkalternativeschool.com | stcecilia.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (73.1 vs 72.4).
- •High Park Alternative School Junior does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (77.7% vs 74%).
- •St Cecilia Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (90.3% vs 86%).
- •St Cecilia Catholic School is the larger school with 550 students compared with 145.
- •High Park Alternative School Junior is a public school while St Cecilia 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 High Park Alternative School Junior better than St Cecilia Catholic 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 High Park Alternative School Junior and St Cecilia Catholic School?
About 167 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
High Park Alternative School Junior: 145. St Cecilia Catholic School: 550. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do High Park Alternative School Junior and St Cecilia Catholic School rank in Ontario?
High Park Alternative School Junior is 643rd of 3,871 and St Cecilia Catholic School is 681st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).