Lindsay Collegiate and Vocational Institute vs St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lindsay Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Lindsay · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
600 students
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School
Lindsay · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
260 students
| Measure | Lindsay Collegiate and Vocational Institute Lindsay, Ontario | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School Lindsay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 43 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #459 of 766 | #570 of 766 |
| National rank | #459 of 766 | #570 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 600 | 260 |
| Enrolment | 600 | 260 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 55% | 45% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 77% | 68% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 5% |
| First language not English | 3% | 0% |
| Special education | 32% | 40% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Lindsay | Lindsay |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | lcv.tldsb.on.ca/ | www.stacss.ca |
The verdict
- •Lindsay Collegiate and Vocational Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (43.2 vs 32.1).
- •Lindsay Collegiate and Vocational Institute does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (55% vs 45%).
- •Lindsay Collegiate and Vocational Institute does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (77% vs 68%).
- •Lindsay Collegiate and Vocational Institute is the larger school with 600 students compared with 260.
- •Lindsay Collegiate and Vocational Institute is a public school while St. Thomas Aquinas 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 Lindsay Collegiate and Vocational Institute better than St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Lindsay Collegiate and Vocational Institute ranks higher (43.2 vs 32.1 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 Lindsay Collegiate and Vocational Institute and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Lindsay and Lindsay in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lindsay Collegiate and Vocational Institute: 600. St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lindsay Collegiate and Vocational Institute and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Lindsay Collegiate and Vocational Institute is 459th of 766 and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School is 570th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).