Best secondary schools in Aurora (2025)
Secondary (high) schools and combined schools. Ranked by the Success Index (Canada) from official Canadian data; 5 schools in Aurora, Ontario. Rank positions shown on each profile are within Canada and Ontario.
- 188ÉSC RenaissanceAurora · Catholic Secondary98% OSSLT pass rate · 435 students
- 284Dr G W Williams Secondary SchoolAurora · Public Secondary94% OSSLT pass rate · 1,515 students
- 380Aurora High SchoolAurora · Public Secondary93% OSSLT pass rate · 1,020 students
- 477Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary SchoolAurora · Catholic Secondary93% OSSLT pass rate · 1,375 students
- 564St Maximilian Kolbe High SchoolAurora · Catholic Secondary87% OSSLT pass rate · 1,245 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (Canada) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ÉSC Renaissance Aurora · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Catholic | 88.0 Top 5% | 98% OSSLT pass rate | 435 |
| 2 | Dr G W Williams Secondary School Aurora · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 84.2 Top 10% | 94% OSSLT pass rate | 1,515 |
| 3 | Aurora High School Aurora · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 80.3 Top 10% | 93% OSSLT pass rate | 1,020 |
| 4 | Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School Aurora · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Catholic | 77.0 Top 25% | 93% OSSLT pass rate | 1,375 |
| 5 | St Maximilian Kolbe High School Aurora · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Catholic | 64.1 Top 50% | 87% OSSLT pass rate | 1,245 |
ÉSC Renaissance in Aurora leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in Aurora with a Success Index (Canada) of 88.0. Of the 5 schools shown, 3 are catholic, 2 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Ontario secondary schools rankings, every school on the Aurora 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 Aurora?
ÉSC Renaissance in Aurora, Ontario ranks first among secondary schools in Aurora with a Success Index (Canada) of 88.0 out of 100 (Enrolment: 435).
How are secondary schools in Aurora 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.