Loretto College School vs West End Alternative School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 748 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loretto College School
Toronto · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
510 students
West End Alternative School
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
60 students
| Measure | Loretto College School Toronto, Ontario | West End Alternative School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 24 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #642 of 766 | #206 of 766 |
| National rank | #642 of 766 | #206 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 510 | 60 |
| Enrolment | 510 | 60 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 40% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 83% | – |
| Low-income households | 12% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 11% | 0% |
| First language not English | 24% | 20% |
| Special education | 19% | 40% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | lorettocollege.tcdsb.org | westendalternativeschool.weebly.com/ |
The verdict
- •West End Alternative School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (67.0 vs 23.8).
- •Loretto College School is the larger school with 510 students compared with 60.
- •Loretto College School is a catholic school while West End Alternative 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 College School better than West End Alternative School?
On the Success Index (Canada), West End Alternative School ranks higher (67.0 vs 23.8 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 College School and West End Alternative School?
About 748 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Loretto College School: 510. West End Alternative School: 60. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Loretto College School and West End Alternative School rank in Ontario?
Loretto College School is 642nd of 766 and West End Alternative School is 206th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).