North Toronto Collegiate Institute vs Spectrum Alternative Senior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Toronto Collegiate Institute
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,220 students
Spectrum Alternative Senior School
York · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
55 students
| Measure | North Toronto Collegiate Institute Toronto, Ontario | Spectrum Alternative Senior School York, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 79 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #84 of 766 | – |
| National rank | #84 of 766 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 7-8 |
| Students | 1,220 | 55 |
| Enrolment | 1,220 | 55 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 80% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 95% | – |
| Low-income households | 12% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 35% | 0% |
| Special education | 16% | 30% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 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 | York |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ntci.on.ca | schools.tdsb.on.ca/spectrum |
The verdict
- •North Toronto Collegiate Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (79.2 vs 59.2).
- •North Toronto Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 55.
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 North Toronto Collegiate Institute better than Spectrum Alternative Senior School?
On the Success Index (Canada), North Toronto Collegiate Institute ranks higher (79.2 vs 59.2 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 North Toronto Collegiate Institute and Spectrum Alternative Senior School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Toronto and York in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
North Toronto Collegiate Institute: 1,220. Spectrum Alternative Senior School: 55. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do North Toronto Collegiate Institute and Spectrum Alternative Senior School rank in Ontario?
North Toronto Collegiate Institute is 84th of 766 and Spectrum Alternative Senior School is unranked among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).