Best secondary schools in Kingston (2025)
Secondary (high) schools and combined schools. Ranked by the Success Index (Canada) from official Canadian data; 10 schools in Kingston, Ontario. Rank positions shown on each profile are within Canada and Ontario.
- 193École secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie-RivierKingston · Catholic Secondary98% OSSLT pass rate · 165 students
- 287École secondaire publique Mille-IlesKingston · Public Secondary96% OSSLT pass rate · 130 students
- 372Frontenac Secondary SchoolKingston · Public Secondary90% OSSLT pass rate · 1,070 students
- 467Bayridge Secondary SchoolKingston · Public Secondary87% OSSLT pass rate · 595 students
- 562Holy Cross Catholic Secondary SchoolKingston · Catholic Secondary89% OSSLT pass rate · 1,295 students
- 658La Salle Secondary SchoolKingston · Public Secondary78% OSSLT pass rate · 660 students
- 752Kingston Secondary SchoolKingston · Public Secondary87% OSSLT pass rate · 1,110 students
- 848Regiopolis/Notre-Dame Catholic High SchoolKingston · Catholic Secondary83% OSSLT pass rate · 825 students
- 940Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational InstituteKingston · Public Secondary86% OSSLT pass rate · 750 students
- 1021Katarokwi Learning CentreKingston · Public Secondary260 Enrolment · 260 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (Canada) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | École secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie-Rivier Kingston · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Catholic | 92.9 Top 5% | 98% OSSLT pass rate | 165 |
| 2 | École secondaire publique Mille-Iles Kingston · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 86.6 Top 5% | 96% OSSLT pass rate | 130 |
| 3 | Frontenac Secondary School Kingston · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 72.0 Top 25% | 90% OSSLT pass rate | 1,070 |
| 4 | Bayridge Secondary School Kingston · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 67.1 Top 50% | 87% OSSLT pass rate | 595 |
| 5 | Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School Kingston · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Catholic | 62.1 Top 50% | 89% OSSLT pass rate | 1,295 |
| 6 | La Salle Secondary School Kingston · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 58.1 Top 50% | 78% OSSLT pass rate | 660 |
| 7 | Kingston Secondary School Kingston · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 51.6 Top 50% | 87% OSSLT pass rate | 1,110 |
| 8 | Regiopolis/Notre-Dame Catholic High School Kingston · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Catholic | 48.2 Lower 50% | 83% OSSLT pass rate | 825 |
| 9 | Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute Kingston · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 39.8 Lower 50% | 86% OSSLT pass rate | 750 |
| 10 | Katarokwi Learning Centre Kingston · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 21.1 Lower 50% | 260 Enrolment | 260 |
École secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie-Rivier in Kingston leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in Kingston with a Success Index (Canada) of 92.9. Of the 10 schools shown, 7 are public, 3 are catholic.
For the full picture see the wider Ontario secondary schools rankings, every school on the Kingston 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 Kingston?
École secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie-Rivier in Kingston, Ontario ranks first among secondary schools in Kingston with a Success Index (Canada) of 92.9 out of 100 (Enrolment: 165).
How are secondary schools in Kingston 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.