Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School vs St Ignatius High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 920 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
St Ignatius High School
Thunder Bay · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,045 students
| Measure | Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School Toronto, Ontario | St Ignatius High School Thunder Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 52 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #370 of 766 | #444 of 766 |
| National rank | #370 of 766 | #444 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,050 | 1,045 |
| Enrolment | 1,050 | 1,045 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 59% | 50% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 89% | 85% |
| Low-income households | 11% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 5% |
| First language not English | 37% | 6% |
| Special education | 19% | 14% |
| Identified as gifted | 4% | 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 | Toronto | Thunder Bay |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | marshallmcluhan.tcdsb.org | www.tbcschools.ca/st-ignatius |
The verdict
- •Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (51.7 vs 44.2).
- •Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (59% vs 50%).
- •Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (89% vs 85%).
- •Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,050 students compared with 1,045.
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 St Ignatius High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (51.7 vs 44.2 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 Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School and St Ignatius High School?
About 920 km in a straight line, between Toronto and Thunder Bay in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School: 1,050. St Ignatius High School: 1,045. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School and St Ignatius High School rank in Ontario?
Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School is 370th of 766 and St Ignatius High School is 444th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).