St Benedict Catholic School vs Thistletown Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 977 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Benedict Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
625 students
Thistletown Collegiate Institute
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
610 students
| Measure | St Benedict Catholic School Toronto, Ontario | Thistletown Collegiate Institute Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 56 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1636 of 3,871 | #707 of 766 |
| National rank | #1636 of 3,871 | #707 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 625 | 610 |
| Enrolment | 625 | 610 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 85% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 72.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 33% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 78% |
| Low-income households | 8% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 7% | 11% |
| First language not English | 26% | 51% |
| Special education | 14% | 21% |
| 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 | Toronto | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | stbenedict.tcdsb.org | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/thistletownci |
The verdict
- •St Benedict Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (56.0 vs 14.4).
- •St Benedict Catholic School is the larger school with 625 students compared with 610.
- •St Benedict Catholic School is a catholic school while Thistletown Collegiate Institute is a public 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 St Benedict Catholic School better than Thistletown Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Benedict Catholic School ranks higher (56.0 vs 14.4 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 St Benedict Catholic School and Thistletown Collegiate Institute?
About 977 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Benedict Catholic School: 625. Thistletown Collegiate Institute: 610. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Benedict Catholic School and Thistletown Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
St Benedict Catholic School is 1636th of 3,871 and Thistletown Collegiate Institute is 707th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).