Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School vs St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School
Hamilton · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
660 students
St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School
Hamilton · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,810 students
| Measure | Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School Hamilton, Ontario | St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 16 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #695 of 766 | #563 of 766 |
| National rank | #695 of 766 | #563 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 660 | 1,810 |
| Enrolment | 660 | 1,810 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 38% | 48% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 70% | 80% |
| Low-income households | 12% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 8% | 6% |
| First language not English | 27% | 28% |
| Special education | 32% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Hamilton | Hamilton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/macnab/ | stm.hwcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (32.8 vs 16.1).
- •St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (48% vs 38%).
- •St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (80% vs 70%).
- •St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,810 students compared with 660.
- •Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School is a public school while St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary 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 Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School better than St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (32.8 vs 16.1 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 Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School and St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School: 660. St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School: 1,810. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School and St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School is 695th of 766 and St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School is 563rd of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).