William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute
20 Tillplain Rd · Toronto · M3H5R2 · Toronto DSB
Counting 3 km around Bathurst Manor, William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute is one of 14 secondary schools. Every school in and around Bathurst Manor →
What stands out about William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute
- A large secondary school: 1,400 students, against a middle of 810 in Ontario.
- Its results sit in the top fifth in Ontario, averaged over its measures.
- On Grade 9 math it reaches 73%, above the 55% in Ontario.
- Public and English-language, under Toronto DSB.
How William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute does on Ontario’s tests
EQAO’s Grade 3, 6 and 9 assessments and the literacy test, 2024-25: each school against every school in Ontario.
William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute reports 2 of 2 measures; on average they sit in the top fifth in Ontario.
| Measure | Here | Middle, Ontario | Band | 3-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 math | 73% | 55% | Top fifth | −3 |
| Literacy test (OSSLT), first try | 96% | 85% | Top fifth | +3 |
N/R: EQAO doesn’t report groups too small to keep students anonymous. The three-year change is in percentage points, as the ministry publishes it.
Why William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute has a band rather than a letter
Against the other schools in Ontario, William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute’s results fall in the top fifth. That band is its measure here: the letters on this site are for towns.
For a letter, see Bathurst Manor’s Schools page: the town’s grade takes in William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute and its neighbours.
Getting a place at William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute
Each school serves a defined area. A place elsewhere is possible when that school has room.
The provinces’ education acts and the boards’ own admission policies; check with the board for a given address.
Side by side with the nearest secondary schools
Nearby schools teaching the same grades, whichever board runs them.
Of the 6 secondary schools nearest William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute, 1 are larger.
| School | System | Language | Students | Band | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute | English public | English | 1,400 | Top fifth | |
| Northview Heights Secondary School | English public | English | 1,585 | Middle fifth | 2.6 km |
| James Cardinal McGuigan Catholic High School | English Catholic | English | 1,140 | Fourth fifth | 2.7 km |
| Downsview Secondary School | English public | English | 540 | Bottom fifth | 2.9 km |
| Madonna Catholic Secondary School | English Catholic | English | 560 | Bottom fifth | 3 km |
| C W Jefferys Collegiate Institute | English public | English | 815 | Bottom fifth | 3.1 km |
| Yorkdale Secondary School | English public | English | 435 | – | 3.7 km |
Secondary schools near William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute
Nearest first, as the crow flies, up to 25 km. Each school’s own admission policy decides who gets a place.
Questions about William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute
Who runs William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute?
Toronto DSB: William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute is one of its schools (English public).
What language does William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute teach in?
English.
How do pupils get a place at William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute?
Start with the board for the system you want; your address sets the school.
Which schools of the same kind are near William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute?
Closest by: Northview Heights Secondary School (2.6 km), James Cardinal McGuigan Catholic High School (2.7 km) and Downsview Secondary School (2.9 km).
Sources: Ontario Ministry of Education, School Information Finder 2024–25 and school contact list (Open Government Licence – Ontario) · Ontario Ministry of Education, School Information Finder 2024–25 (EQAO results; N/R where groups are too small). Open Government Licence – Ontario. · map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Under the Statistics Canada Open Licence.
Adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Population 2021, population estimates 2025, 2021 census boundaries) under the Statistics Canada Open Licence; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Neighbourhood names in some cities © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).