North West Secondary Alternative School vs St Paschal Baylon Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North West Secondary Alternative School
North York · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
St Paschal Baylon Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
755 students
| Measure | North West Secondary Alternative School North York, Ontario | St Paschal Baylon Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 50 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | – | #2025 of 3,871 |
| National rank | – | #2025 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | – | 755 |
| Enrolment | – | 755 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 64.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 80% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | – | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | – | 2% |
| First language not English | – | 25% |
| Special education | – | 14% |
| Identified as gifted | – | 1% |
| 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 | North York | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tdsb.on.ca/MOSS/asp_apps/school_landing_page/index.asp?schno=3412&Status=L | stpaschalbaylon.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •North West Secondary Alternative School is a public school while St Paschal Baylon Catholic School is a catholic school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 West Secondary Alternative School better than St Paschal Baylon Catholic 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 North West Secondary Alternative School and St Paschal Baylon Catholic School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between North York and Toronto in Ontario.
How do North West Secondary Alternative School and St Paschal Baylon Catholic School rank in Ontario?
North West Secondary Alternative School is unranked and St Paschal Baylon Catholic School is 2025th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).