Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School vs St Sylvester Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 869 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School
Toronto · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
970 students
St Sylvester Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
140 students
| Measure | Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School Toronto, Ontario | St Sylvester Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 57 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #306 of 766 | #1291 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #306 of 766 | #1291 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 970 | 140 |
| Enrolment | 970 | 140 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 94.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 63% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 94% | – |
| Low-income households | 13% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 35% | 30% |
| Special education | 11% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 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 | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | maryward.tcdsb.org | stsylvester.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Sylvester Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (61.1 vs 57.4).
- •Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 970 students compared with 140.
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 Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School better than St Sylvester Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Sylvester Catholic School ranks higher (61.1 vs 57.4 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 Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School and St Sylvester Catholic School?
About 869 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School: 970. St Sylvester Catholic School: 140. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School and St Sylvester Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School is 306th of 766 and St Sylvester Catholic School is 1291st of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).