Medway High School vs Western Technical & Commercial School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 161 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Medway High School
Arva · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,435 students
Western Technical & Commercial School
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,435 students
| Measure | Medway High School Arva, Ontario | Western Technical & Commercial School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 70 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #176 of 766 | #447 of 766 |
| National rank | #176 of 766 | #447 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,435 | 1,435 |
| Enrolment | 1,435 | 1,435 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 69% | 53% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 84% | 83% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 5% |
| First language not English | 8% | 17% |
| Special education | 18% | 22% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 18% |
| 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 | Arva | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/MedwayHighSchool.cfm | www.wtcs.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Medway High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (69.5 vs 44.0).
- •Medway High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (69% vs 53%).
- •Medway High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (84% vs 83%).
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 Medway High School better than Western Technical & Commercial School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Medway High School ranks higher (69.5 vs 44.0 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 Medway High School and Western Technical & Commercial School?
About 161 km in a straight line, between Arva and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Medway High School: 1,435. Western Technical & Commercial School: 1,435. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Medway High School and Western Technical & Commercial School rank in Ontario?
Medway High School is 176th of 766 and Western Technical & Commercial School is 447th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).