Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute vs St Thomas More Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 472 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Kingston · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
750 students
St Thomas More Catholic School
Kingston · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
285 students
| Measure | Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute Kingston, Ontario | St Thomas More Catholic School Kingston, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 40 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #492 of 766 | #3403 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #492 of 766 | #3403 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 750 | 285 |
| Enrolment | 750 | 285 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 55.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 45.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 48% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 86% | – |
| Low-income households | 16% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 0% |
| First language not English | 27% | 25% |
| Special education | 32% | 15% |
| 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 | Kingston | Kingston |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | lcvi.limestone.on.ca/ | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/sttm/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (39.8 vs 21.1).
- •Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute is the larger school with 750 students compared with 285.
- •Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute is a public school while St Thomas More Catholic 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 Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute better than St Thomas More Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute ranks higher (39.8 vs 21.1 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 Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute and St Thomas More Catholic School?
About 472 m in a straight line, between Kingston and Kingston in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute: 750. St Thomas More Catholic School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute and St Thomas More Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute is 492nd of 766 and St Thomas More Catholic School is 3403rd of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).