St Elizabeth Catholic High School vs Westmount Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Elizabeth Catholic High School
Thornhill · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,065 students
Westmount Collegiate Institute
Thornhill · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,140 students
| Measure | St Elizabeth Catholic High School Thornhill, Ontario | Westmount Collegiate Institute Thornhill, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 68 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #187 of 766 | #110 of 766 |
| National rank | #187 of 766 | #110 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,065 | 1,140 |
| Enrolment | 1,065 | 1,140 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 59% | 72% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 92% | 90% |
| Low-income households | 7% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 1% |
| First language not English | 28% | 42% |
| Special education | 14% | 29% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 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 | Thornhill | Thornhill |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | seh.ycdsb.ca/ | westmount.ci.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Westmount Collegiate Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.2 vs 68.4).
- •Westmount Collegiate Institute does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (72% vs 59%).
- •St Elizabeth Catholic High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (92% vs 90%).
- •Westmount Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 1,140 students compared with 1,065.
- •St Elizabeth Catholic High School is a catholic school while Westmount 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 Elizabeth Catholic High School better than Westmount Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), Westmount Collegiate Institute ranks higher (76.2 vs 68.4 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 Elizabeth Catholic High School and Westmount Collegiate Institute?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Thornhill and Thornhill in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Elizabeth Catholic High School: 1,065. Westmount Collegiate Institute: 1,140. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Elizabeth Catholic High School and Westmount Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
St Elizabeth Catholic High School is 187th of 766 and Westmount Collegiate Institute is 110th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).