Best secondary schools in Hamilton-Wentworth DSB (2025)
Secondary (high) schools and combined schools. Ranked by the Success Index (Canada) from official Canadian data; 14 schools in Hamilton-Wentworth DSB, Ontario. Rank positions shown on each profile are within Canada and Ontario.
- 174Ancaster High SchoolAncaster · Public Secondary90% OSSLT pass rate · 1,180 students
- 269Waterdown District High SchoolWaterdown · Public Secondary90% OSSLT pass rate · 1,140 students
- 368Westmount Secondary SchoolHamilton · Public Secondary95% OSSLT pass rate · 1,310 students
- 465Dundas Valley Secondary SchoolDundas · Public Secondary86% OSSLT pass rate · 810 students
- 549Westdale Secondary SchoolHamilton · Public Secondary88% OSSLT pass rate · 1,525 students
- 648Orchard Park Secondary SchoolStoney Creek · Public Secondary85% OSSLT pass rate · 1,070 students
- 745Saltfleet High SchoolStoney Creek · Public Secondary83% OSSLT pass rate · 1,280 students
- 825Sherwood Secondary SchoolHamilton · Public Secondary79% OSSLT pass rate · 1,255 students
- 917Glendale Secondary SchoolHamilton · Public Secondary78% OSSLT pass rate · 1,260 students
- 1016Sir Allan MacNab Secondary SchoolHamilton · Public Secondary70% OSSLT pass rate · 660 students
- 1115Nora Frances HendersonHamilton · Public Secondary67% OSSLT pass rate · 1,270 students
- 128Sir Isaac Brock System Alternative Education Secondary SchoolHamilton · Public Secondary65 Enrolment · 65 students
- 138Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary SchoolHamilton · Public Secondary65% OSSLT pass rate · 955 students
- 147Sir Winston Churchill Secondary SchoolHamilton · Public Secondary56% OSSLT pass rate · 790 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (Canada) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancaster High School Ancaster · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 74.1 Top 25% | 90% OSSLT pass rate | 1,180 |
| 2 | Waterdown District High School Waterdown · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 68.7 Top 25% | 90% OSSLT pass rate | 1,140 |
| 3 | Westmount Secondary School Hamilton · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 67.7 Top 50% | 95% OSSLT pass rate | 1,310 |
| 4 | Dundas Valley Secondary School Dundas · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 65.0 Top 50% | 86% OSSLT pass rate | 810 |
| 5 | Westdale Secondary School Hamilton · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 48.6 Lower 50% | 88% OSSLT pass rate | 1,525 |
| 6 | Orchard Park Secondary School Stoney Creek · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 48.0 Lower 50% | 85% OSSLT pass rate | 1,070 |
| 7 | Saltfleet High School Stoney Creek · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 44.5 Lower 50% | 83% OSSLT pass rate | 1,280 |
| 8 | Sherwood Secondary School Hamilton · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 25.0 Lower 50% | 79% OSSLT pass rate | 1,255 |
| 9 | Glendale Secondary School Hamilton · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 16.6 Lower 50% | 78% OSSLT pass rate | 1,260 |
| 10 | Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School Hamilton · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 16.1 Lower 50% | 70% OSSLT pass rate | 660 |
| 11 | Nora Frances Henderson Hamilton · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 15.3 Lower 50% | 67% OSSLT pass rate | 1,270 |
| 12 | Sir Isaac Brock System Alternative Education Secondary School Hamilton · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 8.1 Lower 50% | 65 Enrolment | 65 |
| 13 | Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School Hamilton · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 7.8 Lower 50% | 65% OSSLT pass rate | 955 |
| 14 | Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School Hamilton · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 7.0 Lower 50% | 56% OSSLT pass rate | 790 |
Ancaster High School in Ancaster leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in Hamilton-Wentworth DSB with a Success Index (Canada) of 74.1. Of the 14 schools shown, 14 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Ontario secondary schools rankings, every school on the Hamilton-Wentworth 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 Hamilton-Wentworth DSB?
Ancaster High School in Ancaster, Ontario ranks first among secondary schools in Hamilton-Wentworth DSB with a Success Index (Canada) of 74.1 out of 100 (Enrolment: 1,180).
How are secondary schools in Hamilton-Wentworth 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.