Which school is cheaper: The York School or Willowdale High School?

Willowdale High School has lower published tuition than The York School — roughly 145% cheaper at the midpoint. Willowdale High School runs $18,400-$18,400 USD/year; The York School runs $45,065-$45,065.

What is the true annual cost difference between The York School and Willowdale High School?

Including hidden fees (capital levy, registration, transport, uniform, technology, activities), Willowdale High School runs about $20,380 per year vs $47,795 at The York School — a difference of $27,415.

Which curriculum does The York School vs Willowdale High School offer?

The York School offers IB. Willowdale High School offers Canadian.

How do admissions compare between The York School and Willowdale High School?

The York School has Competitive admissions; Willowdale High School has Open admissions. The WhereNext Admissions Openness scale combines waiting-list status, admissions cadence, mid-year entry availability, and entry evaluation requirements.

WhereNext

Start case

The York School vs Willowdale High School: Cost, Curriculum & Admissions Compared (Toronto) | WhereNext

School comparison · Toronto

The York School vs Willowdale High School

Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-04-26 · Both schools in Toronto

Quick answer

Willowdale High School is 135% cheaper than The York School on true annual cost ($20,380 vs $47,795). Willowdale High School scores higher on the WhereNext Value Score (87/100 vs 50/100).

Want a fit-ranked shortlist for YOUR family across Toronto? Free in 60 seconds.

Build family shortlist (free) →

The York School vs Willowdale High School side-by-side comparison
Metric	The York School	Willowdale High School
Curriculum	IB	Canadian
Ages served	Ages 4 to 18	Ages 14 to 18

The York School vs Willowdale High School

Frequently asked: The York School vs Willowdale High School

Want a personalised recommendation between these two?