Oakwood Collegiate Institute vs St Alphonsus Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 625 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakwood Collegiate Institute
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
525 students
St Alphonsus Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
255 students
| Measure | Oakwood Collegiate Institute Toronto, Ontario | St Alphonsus Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 41 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #477 of 766 | #1843 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #477 of 766 | #1843 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 525 | 255 |
| Enrolment | 525 | 255 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 67.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 80.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 44% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 88% | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 5% |
| First language not English | 27% | 30% |
| Special education | 35% | 20% |
| 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 | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/OakwoodCI/ | stalphonsus.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Alphonsus Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (52.5 vs 41.2).
- •Oakwood Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 525 students compared with 255.
- •Oakwood Collegiate Institute is a public school while St Alphonsus 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 Oakwood Collegiate Institute better than St Alphonsus Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Alphonsus Catholic School ranks higher (52.5 vs 41.2 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 Oakwood Collegiate Institute and St Alphonsus Catholic School?
About 625 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Oakwood Collegiate Institute: 525. St Alphonsus Catholic School: 255. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Oakwood Collegiate Institute and St Alphonsus Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Oakwood Collegiate Institute is 477th of 766 and St Alphonsus Catholic School is 1843rd of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).