Best secondary schools in Bluewater DSB (2025)
Secondary (high) schools and combined schools. Ranked by the Success Index (Canada) from official Canadian data; 9 schools in Bluewater DSB, Ontario. Rank positions shown on each profile are within Canada and Ontario.
- 159Georgian Bay Community School Secondary SchoolMeaford · Public Secondary89% OSSLT pass rate · 445 students
- 258Saugeen District Secondary SchoolPort Elgin · Public Secondary88% OSSLT pass rate · 730 students
- 358Kincardine District Secondary SchoolKincardine · Public Secondary91% OSSLT pass rate · 675 students
- 436Owen Sound District Secondary School Secondary SchoolOwen Sound · Public Secondary81% OSSLT pass rate · 1,285 students
- 534John Diefenbaker Senior SchoolHanover · Public Secondary79% OSSLT pass rate · 625 students
- 634Peninsula Shores District SchoolWiarton · Public Secondary79% OSSLT pass rate · 140 students
- 733Bruce Peninsula District SchoolLion S Head · Public Secondary60% OSSLT pass rate · 80 students
- 820Grey Highlands Secondary SchoolFlesherton · Public Secondary76% OSSLT pass rate · 725 students
- 913Walkerton District Community SchoolWalkerton · Public Secondary73% OSSLT pass rate · 430 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (Canada) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgian Bay Community School Secondary School Meaford · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 58.5 Top 50% | 89% OSSLT pass rate | 445 |
| 2 | Saugeen District Secondary School Port Elgin · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 57.7 Top 50% | 88% OSSLT pass rate | 730 |
| 3 | Kincardine District Secondary School Kincardine · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 57.6 Top 50% | 91% OSSLT pass rate | 675 |
| 4 | Owen Sound District Secondary School Secondary School Owen Sound · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 36.3 Lower 50% | 81% OSSLT pass rate | 1,285 |
| 5 | John Diefenbaker Senior School Hanover · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 34.2 Lower 50% | 79% OSSLT pass rate | 625 |
| 6 | Peninsula Shores District School Wiarton · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 34.1 Lower 50% | 79% OSSLT pass rate | 140 |
| 7 | Bruce Peninsula District School Lion S Head · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 32.5 Lower 50% | 60% OSSLT pass rate | 80 |
| 8 | Grey Highlands Secondary School Flesherton · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 20.0 Lower 50% | 76% OSSLT pass rate | 725 |
| 9 | Walkerton District Community School Walkerton · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 13.2 Lower 50% | 73% OSSLT pass rate | 430 |
Georgian Bay Community School Secondary School in Meaford leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in Bluewater DSB with a Success Index (Canada) of 58.5. Of the 9 schools shown, 9 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Ontario secondary schools rankings, every school on the Bluewater DSB page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best secondary school in Bluewater DSB?
Georgian Bay Community School Secondary School in Meaford, Ontario ranks first among secondary schools in Bluewater DSB with a Success Index (Canada) of 58.5 out of 100 (Enrolment: 445).
How are secondary schools in Bluewater DSB ranked?
Each school's Success Index (Canada) combines 8 factors: eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (20%), eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (25%), eqao grade 9 mathematics (25%), osslt first-attempt pass rate (20%), fsa literacy score (25%), fsa numeracy score (25%), community advantage (fewer low-income households) (10%), parent education (fewer parents without a credential) (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across Canada. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official Canadian data (Ontario – School information and student demographics; BC Data Catalogue – Foundation Skills Assessment). Provinces publish different assessments, so scores are comparable within a province, not between provinces.