Silverthorn Collegiate Institute

What Silverthorn Collegiate Institute does

Silverthorn Collegiate Institute is a public secondary school located at 291 Mill Road in the Markland Wood community of Etobicoke, Toronto, Ontario, operated under the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and funded by the Ontario Ministry of Education. Founded in September 1964 with 24 teaching staff and 7 support staff under founding principal Murray Young, the school serves students in grades 9-12 through a comprehensive academic program spanning Arts, Business, Canadian & World Studies, Computer Studies, English, ESL, Family Studies, Modern Languages, Mathematics, Physical & Health Education, Science, and Technological Education. The institution differentiates itself through specialized programs including the High Performer Athletes program (serving elite athletes with flexible scheduling), the SHSM Arts & Culture program (in its 10th year), and Silver Robotics (FRC Team 9575, founded 2023).

The school's technological infrastructure includes WiFi throughout the campus, 11 computer labs with over 350 instructional computers and access to more than 60 educational software titles, a Television Production Studio, an Auto Shop with 3 hoists, Manufacturing and Wood Shop facilities, a Robotics Lab, and a Computer Networking facility, supported by Google Classroom, Brightspace LMS, and the TDSB Virtual Library. Extracurricular offerings include 12+ intercollegiate athletic teams, 25+ co-curricular clubs, the Camp Manitou outdoor leadership program (training 100+ student leaders annually), and community outreach via Silver Robotics workshops for local Grade 5-8 students.

Silverthorn operates as a government-funded public educational institution with no tuition fees for Ontario residents, deriving its revenue entirely from provincial per-pupil operating grants administered through TDSB. It does not generate commercial revenue, has no private investors, and is not subject to market competition for core enrollment (which is catchment-based). Specialized programs such as High Performer Athletes and SHSM Arts & Culture extend enrollment beyond standard boundaries, creating modest cross-school-board recruitment channels. The leadership team comprises Principal Donna Drummond, Vice Principals Joyce Kite (A-L surnames) and Marlena Rivett (M-Z surnames), and Superintendent of Education Lorraine Linton.

Name

Silverthorn Collegiate Institute

Legal name

Silverthorn Collegiate Institute

Website

https://silverthornci.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Silverthorn Collegiate Institute is a public TDSB secondary school in Etobicoke, Toronto, serving grades 9-12 students with academic, athletic, arts, robotics, and cooperative education programs, funded by the Ontario Ministry of Education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Public high school
• Arts education
• Athletic programs
• Robotics education

Headquarters

HQ city

Etobicoke

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Funded by the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and Ontario Ministry of Education through standard per-pupil operating grants. No tuition fees for regular enrollment. Additional revenue may come from community use of facilities (auto shop services).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Silverthorn Collegiate Institute is a public secondary school offering grades 9-12 education under the Toronto District School Board. It delivers the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) curriculum across multiple academic departments and offers specialized programs including SHSM Arts & Culture, High Performer Athletes, and Cooperative Education. The school also provides extensive athletics, over 20 co-curricular clubs, and signature programs such as Silver Robotics (FRC Team 9575) and Camp Manitou outdoor education.

Product overview

Silverthorn Collegiate Institute is a public secondary school offering a comprehensive educational program for grades 9-12. The school operates specialized programs including the High Performer Athletes Program for elite athletes requiring flexible scheduling, and the SHSM Arts and Culture program providing specialized arts education. Academic departments span Arts (Dance, Drama, Music, Visual Arts, Photography), Technological Education, Mathematics, Sciences, English, Languages, Business, and Canadian World Studies. The school supports diverse learners through its Special Education Department offering Learning Strategies courses, and provides experiential learning through Co-operative Education placements. Extracurricular offerings include the award-winning Silver Robotics FRC Team 9575, extensive athletics and intramurals programs, and over 20 co-curricular clubs. The school also operates Camp Manitou, a four-day outdoor education program for Grade 10 students. As this is an educational institution rather than a technology company, no product integrations, APIs, AI capabilities, or technology certifications are offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• High Performer Athletes Program

Quantifiable outcome

• SHSM program running for over 10 years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arts EtobicokecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership with Arts Etobicoke for the SHSM Arts & Culture program. Students participate in Edge Art Show and other community arts events. Arts Etobicoke provides community connection and exhibition opportunities for Silverthorn arts students.
• OCAD UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOCAD provides workshop opportunities and campus tours for SHSM Arts students. Students visit OCAD for portfolio development and post-secondary exploration in visual arts and design fields.
• Metalworks RecordingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic program partners with Metalworks for live studio recording workshops, sound and lighting training, and live concert workshops. Music students gain hands-on professional studio experience.
• FIRST Robotics CompetitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational robotics competition organization. Silver Robotics (FRC Team 9575) is one of only two high school teams in Etobicoke competing in this international FIRST Robotics Competition. Team participates in regional competitions and earns awards.
• YMCA Summer Work Student ExchangeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational program where YMCA representative visits to speak to French students about opportunities for youth to improve second official language skills, explore another part of Canada, and gain work experience.
• Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTMU provides campus tours and workshops for SHSM Arts students. Students explore post-secondary pathways in arts, media, and communications.
• York UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYork University provides campus visits and arts-related workshops for Silverthorn students exploring post-secondary options in arts and humanities.
• Art Gallery of OntariominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHSM Arts students visit AGO for guided tours and hands-on workshops. Students examine art through historical and cultural lenses as part of arts education.
• Ontario Vocal FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual music festival competition where Silverthorn music students perform. Part of the SHSM Arts & Culture community and festival participation.
• MusicFest CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational music competition festival where Silverthorn music students participate. Students compete in vocal jazz and instrumental categories.
• Neilson Park Creative CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community arts center in Etobicoke. Silverthorn SHSM Arts students participate in community arts activities and exhibitions.
• Toronto School of the ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Toronto School of the Arts for collaborative arts programming and student exchange opportunities within the TDSB arts community.
• NTS DramaFest OntariominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOntario drama festival competition. Silverthorn drama students participate in festival performances and workshops as part of arts education.
• Gardiner MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisual Arts students visit Gardiner Museum for pottery workshops and ceramic arts education. Museum provides hands-on learning experiences.
• Ontario Band AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilverthorn Stage Band and Concert Band participate in Ontario Band Association Festival. Students perform and receive feedback from adjudicators.
• Toronto Symphony OrchestraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic students attend Toronto Symphony Orchestra concerts as educational field trips. Students experience professional orchestral performances.
• Opera AtelierminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic and drama students attend Opera Atelier productions and participate in behind-the-scenes workshops learning about opera production.
• Ripley's AquariumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisual Arts students visit Ripley's Aquarium for photography and visual arts field trips. Students photograph marine life for art projects.
• Mirvish TheatreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDrama and arts students attend professional theatre productions at Mirvish Theatre. Part of cultural enrichment program for arts students.
• TDSB CreatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTDSB-wide arts celebration where Silverthorn students showcase their work. Annual event highlights student creativity across the school board.
• Sounds of TorontominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHSM Arts & Culture students participate in Sounds of Toronto community music event. Local cultural celebration featuring student performances.
• Cosmo MusicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic students attend instrument repair workshops at Cosmo Music. Students learn about instrument maintenance and repair as part of music education.
• Marca CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHSM Arts students attend hair design workshops at Marca College. Students explore beauty industry career pathways.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Scarlett Heights Entrepreneurial Academy: TDSB public secondary school in Etobicoke with a specialized entrepreneurial focus. Comparable as a TDSB secondary school with a differentiated specialty program, similar in governance and curriculum framework.
• Etobicoke School of the Arts: TDSB specialized arts secondary school in Etobicoke. Highly relevant peer for comparison given Silverthorn's SHSM Arts & Culture program; both schools emphasize arts education within the Etobicoke TDSB system.
• Kipling Collegiate Institute: Public secondary school in the Etobicoke area of TDSB serving grades 9-12. Direct peer as a neighbouring TDSB comprehensive school with overlapping catchment and similar program offerings.
• Richview Collegiate Institute: Public secondary school in Etobicoke under TDSB governance. Comparable as a nearby comprehensive secondary school in the same geographic region with similar academic and extracurricular offerings.
• Georges Vanier Secondary School: Public secondary school in TDSB North York area. Comparable as another TDSB comprehensive secondary school under the same governance structure with similar curriculum framework and program offerings.
• Weston Collegiate Institute: Public secondary school in TDSB Weston area. Comparable as another TDSB comprehensive secondary school under the same governance structure with similar programs and student demographics.
• Martingrove Collegiate Institute: TDSB public secondary school in Etobicoke serving grades 9-12. Direct peer as a neighbouring comprehensive school with overlapping student catchment area and program portfolio.
• Burnhamthorpe Collegiate Institute: TDSB public secondary school in Etobicoke. Direct peer as a neighbouring comprehensive school similar in size and program offerings, serving the Etobicoke community.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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