Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School vs North Toronto Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School
Toronto · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,050 students
North Toronto Collegiate Institute
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,220 students
| Measure | Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School Toronto, Ontario | North Toronto Collegiate Institute Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 52 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #370 of 766 | #84 of 766 |
| National rank | #370 of 766 | #84 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,050 | 1,220 |
| Enrolment | 1,050 | 1,220 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 59% | 80% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 89% | 95% |
| Low-income households | 11% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 1% |
| First language not English | 37% | 35% |
| Special education | 19% | 16% |
| Identified as gifted | 4% | 2% |
| 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 | marshallmcluhan.tcdsb.org | www.ntci.on.ca |
The verdict
- •North Toronto Collegiate Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (79.2 vs 51.7).
- •North Toronto Collegiate Institute does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (80% vs 59%).
- •North Toronto Collegiate Institute does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (95% vs 89%).
- •North Toronto Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 1,050.
- •Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School is a catholic school while North Toronto Collegiate Institute 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 Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School better than North Toronto Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), North Toronto Collegiate Institute ranks higher (79.2 vs 51.7 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 Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School and North Toronto Collegiate Institute?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School: 1,050. North Toronto Collegiate Institute: 1,220. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School and North Toronto Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School is 370th of 766 and North Toronto Collegiate Institute is 84th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).