High Park Alternative School Junior vs Western Technical & Commercial School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 503 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
Western Technical & Commercial School
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,435 students
| Measure | High Park Alternative School Junior Toronto, Ontario | Western Technical & Commercial School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 73 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #643 of 3,871 | #447 of 766 |
| National rank | #643 of 3,871 | #447 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 145 | 1,435 |
| Enrolment | 145 | 1,435 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 77.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 86% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 53% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 83% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 5% | 17% |
| Special education | 5% | 22% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 18% |
| 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 | www.wtcs.ca/ |
The verdict
- •High Park Alternative School Junior scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (73.1 vs 44.0).
- •Western Technical & Commercial School is the larger school with 1,435 students compared with 145.
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 Western Technical & Commercial School?
On the Success Index (Canada), High Park Alternative School Junior ranks higher (73.1 vs 44.0 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 High Park Alternative School Junior and Western Technical & Commercial School?
About 503 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
High Park Alternative School Junior: 145. Western Technical & Commercial School: 1,435. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do High Park Alternative School Junior and Western Technical & Commercial School rank in Ontario?
High Park Alternative School Junior is 643rd of 3,871 and Western Technical & Commercial School is 447th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).