St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School vs Thomas A Blakelock High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School
Oakville · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,310 students
Thomas A Blakelock High School
Oakville · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,165 students
| Measure | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School Oakville, Ontario | Thomas A Blakelock High School Oakville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 74 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #133 of 766 | #83 of 766 |
| National rank | #133 of 766 | #83 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,310 | 1,165 |
| Enrolment | 1,310 | 1,165 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 72% | 79% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 89% | 90% |
| Low-income households | 8% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 28% | 38% |
| Special education | 18% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 2% |
| 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 | Oakville | Oakville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | sta.hcdsb.org/ | tab.hdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Thomas A Blakelock High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (79.3 vs 73.9).
- •Thomas A Blakelock High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (79% vs 72%).
- •Thomas A Blakelock High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (90% vs 89%).
- •St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,310 students compared with 1,165.
- •St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School is a catholic school while Thomas A Blakelock High School 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. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School better than Thomas A Blakelock High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Thomas A Blakelock High School ranks higher (79.3 vs 73.9 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. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School and Thomas A Blakelock High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Oakville and Oakville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School: 1,310. Thomas A Blakelock High School: 1,165. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School and Thomas A Blakelock High School rank in Ontario?
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School is 133rd of 766 and Thomas A Blakelock High School is 83rd of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).