The Student School vs Western Technical & Commercial School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 62 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Student School
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
105 students
Western Technical & Commercial School
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,435 students
| Measure | The Student School Toronto, Ontario | Western Technical & Commercial School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 40 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #487 of 766 | #447 of 766 |
| National rank | #487 of 766 | #447 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 105 | 1,435 |
| Enrolment | 105 | 1,435 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 53% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 83% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 15% | 17% |
| Special education | 20% | 22% |
| Identified as gifted | 10% | 18% |
| 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 | www.thestudentschool.org | www.wtcs.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Western Technical & Commercial School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (44.0 vs 40.0).
- •Western Technical & Commercial School is the larger school with 1,435 students compared with 105.
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 The Student School better than Western Technical & Commercial School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Western Technical & Commercial School ranks higher (44.0 vs 40.0 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 The Student School and Western Technical & Commercial School?
About 62 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
The Student School: 105. Western Technical & Commercial School: 1,435. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do The Student School and Western Technical & Commercial School rank in Ontario?
The Student School is 487th of 766 and Western Technical & Commercial School is 447th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).