Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School vs Summit Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School
Toronto · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
685 students
Summit Heights Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
385 students
| Measure | Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School Toronto, Ontario | Summit Heights Public School North York, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 57 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #307 of 766 | #425 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #307 of 766 | #425 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 685 | 385 |
| Enrolment | 685 | 385 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 83.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 87% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 64% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 89% | – |
| Low-income households | 11% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 20% | 10% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 3% | 20% |
| 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 | North York |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | lorettoabbey.tcdsb.org | summitheightspublicschool.com |
The verdict
- •Summit Heights Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (77.4 vs 57.2).
- •Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 685 students compared with 385.
- •Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School is a catholic school while Summit Heights Public School is a public 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 Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School better than Summit Heights Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Summit Heights Public School ranks higher (77.4 vs 57.2 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 Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School and Summit Heights Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Toronto and North York in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School: 685. Summit Heights Public School: 385. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School and Summit Heights Public School rank in Ontario?
Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School is 307th of 766 and Summit Heights Public School is 425th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).