Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School vs St Joan of Arc High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 76 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 Joan of Arc High School
Barrie · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,055 students
| Measure | Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School Toronto, Ontario | St Joan of Arc High School Barrie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 52 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #370 of 766 | #363 of 766 |
| National rank | #370 of 766 | #363 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,050 | 1,055 |
| Enrolment | 1,050 | 1,055 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 59% | 49% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 89% | 86% |
| Low-income households | 11% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 2% |
| First language not English | 37% | 11% |
| Special education | 19% | 23% |
| 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 | Barrie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | marshallmcluhan.tcdsb.org | joa.schools.smcdsb.on.ca/cms/One.aspx |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (51.7 vs 52.3).
- •Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (59% vs 49%).
- •Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (89% vs 86%).
- •St Joan of Arc High School is the larger school with 1,055 students compared with 1,050.
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 Joan of Arc High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School and St Joan of Arc High School?
About 76 km in a straight line, between Toronto and Barrie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School: 1,050. St Joan of Arc High School: 1,055. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School and St Joan of Arc High School rank in Ontario?
Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School is 370th of 766 and St Joan of Arc High School is 363rd of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).