Korah Collegiate and Vocational School vs Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 501 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Korah Collegiate and Vocational School
Sault Ste Marie · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
990 students
Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate Institute
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
990 students
| Measure | Korah Collegiate and Vocational School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate Institute Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 33 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #567 of 766 | #432 of 766 |
| National rank | #567 of 766 | #432 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 990 | 990 |
| Enrolment | 990 | 990 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 34% | 55% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 79% | 88% |
| Low-income households | 8% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 6% |
| First language not English | 3% | 47% |
| Special education | 24% | 16% |
| 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 | Sault Ste Marie | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/kor/default.aspx | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/johnamacdonald |
The verdict
- •Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (45.9 vs 32.5).
- •Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate Institute does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (55% vs 34%).
- •Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate Institute does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (88% vs 79%).
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 Korah Collegiate and Vocational School better than Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate Institute ranks higher (45.9 vs 32.5 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 Korah Collegiate and Vocational School and Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate Institute?
About 501 km in a straight line, between Sault Ste Marie and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Korah Collegiate and Vocational School: 990. Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate Institute: 990. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Korah Collegiate and Vocational School and Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
Korah Collegiate and Vocational School is 567th of 766 and Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate Institute is 432nd of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).