Malvern Collegiate Institute vs Notre Dame Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 226 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Malvern Collegiate Institute
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,140 students
Notre Dame Catholic High School
Toronto · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
510 students
| Measure | Malvern Collegiate Institute Toronto, Ontario | Notre Dame Catholic High School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 87 Top 5% | 70 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #22 of 766 | #166 of 766 |
| National rank | #22 of 766 | #166 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,140 | 510 |
| Enrolment | 1,140 | 510 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 78% | 67% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 96% | 97% |
| Low-income households | 6% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 4% |
| First language not English | 9% | 15% |
| Special education | 18% | 19% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 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 | Toronto | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.tdsb.on.ca/malvern | notredame.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Malvern Collegiate Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (87.2 vs 70.4).
- •Malvern Collegiate Institute does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (78% vs 67%).
- •Notre Dame Catholic High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (97% vs 96%).
- •Malvern Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 1,140 students compared with 510.
- •Malvern Collegiate Institute is a public school while Notre Dame Catholic High 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 Malvern Collegiate Institute better than Notre Dame Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Malvern Collegiate Institute ranks higher (87.2 vs 70.4 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 Malvern Collegiate Institute and Notre Dame Catholic High School?
About 226 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Malvern Collegiate Institute: 1,140. Notre Dame Catholic High School: 510. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Malvern Collegiate Institute and Notre Dame Catholic High School rank in Ontario?
Malvern Collegiate Institute is 22nd of 766 and Notre Dame Catholic High School is 166th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).