Best secondary schools in DSB Niagara (2025)
Secondary (high) schools and combined schools. Ranked by the Success Index (Canada) from official Canadian data; 16 schools in DSB Niagara, Ontario. Rank positions shown on each profile are within Canada and Ontario.
- 182E L Crossley Secondary SchoolFonthill · Public Secondary91% OSSLT pass rate · 890 students
- 275Eden High SchoolSt Catharines · Public Secondary91% OSSLT pass rate · 1,080 students
- 375West Niagara Secondary SchoolLincoln · Public Secondary88% OSSLT pass rate · 1,655 students
- 474A N Myer Secondary SchoolNiagara Falls · Public Secondary89% OSSLT pass rate · 1,155 students
- 571Governor Simcoe Secondary SchoolSt Catharines · Public Secondary88% OSSLT pass rate · 765 students
- 668Sir Winston Churchill Secondary SchoolSt Catharines · Public Secondary91% OSSLT pass rate · 1,025 students
- 767Welland Centennial Secondary SchoolWelland · Public Secondary87% OSSLT pass rate · 1,050 students
- 865Port Colborne High SchoolPort Colborne · Public Secondary95% OSSLT pass rate · 420 students
- 964Thorold Secondary SchoolThorold · Public Secondary92% OSSLT pass rate · 700 students
- 1061DSBN AcademySt. Catharines · Public Secondary91% OSSLT pass rate · 225 students
- 1159Westlane Secondary SchoolNiagara Falls · Public Secondary87% OSSLT pass rate · 825 students
- 1254St Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational SchoolSt Catharines · Public Secondary85% OSSLT pass rate · 700 students
- 1352Laura Secord Secondary SchoolSt Catharines · Public Secondary85% OSSLT pass rate · 635 students
- 1450Greater Fort Erie Secondary SchoolFort Erie · Public Secondary86% OSSLT pass rate · 1,090 students
- 1550Eastdale Secondary SchoolWelland · Public Secondary92% OSSLT pass rate · 455 students
- 1640Stamford CollegiateNiagara Falls · Public Secondary80% OSSLT pass rate · 805 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (Canada) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E L Crossley Secondary School Fonthill · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 82.4 Top 10% | 91% OSSLT pass rate | 890 |
| 2 | Eden High School St Catharines · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 75.0 Top 25% | 91% OSSLT pass rate | 1,080 |
| 3 | West Niagara Secondary School Lincoln · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 74.8 Top 25% | 88% OSSLT pass rate | 1,655 |
| 4 | A N Myer Secondary School Niagara Falls · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 73.5 Top 25% | 89% OSSLT pass rate | 1,155 |
| 5 | Governor Simcoe Secondary School St Catharines · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 70.5 Top 25% | 88% OSSLT pass rate | 765 |
| 6 | Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School St Catharines · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 68.3 Top 25% | 91% OSSLT pass rate | 1,025 |
| 7 | Welland Centennial Secondary School Welland · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 67.3 Top 50% | 87% OSSLT pass rate | 1,050 |
| 8 | Port Colborne High School Port Colborne · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 65.0 Top 50% | 95% OSSLT pass rate | 420 |
| 9 | Thorold Secondary School Thorold · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 63.9 Top 50% | 92% OSSLT pass rate | 700 |
| 10 | DSBN Academy St. Catharines · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 61.1 Top 50% | 91% OSSLT pass rate | 225 |
| 11 | Westlane Secondary School Niagara Falls · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 59.0 Top 50% | 87% OSSLT pass rate | 825 |
| 12 | St Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational School St Catharines · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 53.8 Top 50% | 85% OSSLT pass rate | 700 |
| 13 | Laura Secord Secondary School St Catharines · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 51.5 Top 50% | 85% OSSLT pass rate | 635 |
| 14 | Greater Fort Erie Secondary School Fort Erie · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 49.9 Lower 50% | 86% OSSLT pass rate | 1,090 |
| 15 | Eastdale Secondary School Welland · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 49.7 Lower 50% | 92% OSSLT pass rate | 455 |
| 16 | Stamford Collegiate Niagara Falls · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 39.5 Lower 50% | 80% OSSLT pass rate | 805 |
E L Crossley Secondary School in Fonthill leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in DSB Niagara with a Success Index (Canada) of 82.4. Of the 16 schools shown, 16 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Ontario secondary schools rankings, every school on the DSB Niagara 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 DSB Niagara?
E L Crossley Secondary School in Fonthill, Ontario ranks first among secondary schools in DSB Niagara with a Success Index (Canada) of 82.4 out of 100 (Enrolment: 890).
How are secondary schools in DSB Niagara 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.