St John Paul II Catholic Secondary School vs West Hill Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John Paul II Catholic Secondary School
Toronto · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,355 students
West Hill Collegiate Institute
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
945 students
| Measure | St John Paul II Catholic Secondary School Toronto, Ontario | West Hill Collegiate Institute Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 58 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #303 of 766 | #716 of 766 |
| National rank | #303 of 766 | #716 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,355 | 945 |
| Enrolment | 1,355 | 945 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 64% | 35% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 89% | 70% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 9% |
| First language not English | 27% | 38% |
| Special education | 12% | 22% |
| 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 | blessedpopejohnpaulii.tcdsb.org | schools.tdsb.on.ca/westhill |
The verdict
- •St John Paul II Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (57.7 vs 12.9).
- •St John Paul II Catholic Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (64% vs 35%).
- •St John Paul II Catholic Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (89% vs 70%).
- •St John Paul II Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,355 students compared with 945.
- •St John Paul II Catholic Secondary School is a catholic school while West Hill 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 John Paul II Catholic Secondary School better than West Hill Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), St John Paul II Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (57.7 vs 12.9 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 John Paul II Catholic Secondary School and West Hill Collegiate Institute?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St John Paul II Catholic Secondary School: 1,355. West Hill Collegiate Institute: 945. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St John Paul II Catholic Secondary School and West Hill Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
St John Paul II Catholic Secondary School is 303rd of 766 and West Hill Collegiate Institute is 716th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).