Best secondary schools in Nepean (2025)
Secondary (high) schools and combined schools. Ranked by the Success Index (Canada) from official Canadian data; 12 schools in Nepean, Ontario. Rank positions shown on each profile are within Canada and Ontario.
- 187École secondaire catholique Pierre-SavardNepean · Catholic Secondary95% OSSLT pass rate · 900 students
- 280Merivale High SchoolNepean · Public Secondary96% OSSLT pass rate · 1,440 students
- 369Longfields Davidson Heights Secondary SchoolNepean · Public Secondary87% OSSLT pass rate · 1,650 students
- 466St Joseph High SchoolNepean · Catholic Secondary86% OSSLT pass rate · 1,535 students
- 566St. Mother Teresa High SchoolNepean · Catholic Secondary88% OSSLT pass rate · 1,105 students
- 664École secondaire publique Pierre-de-BloisNepean · Public Secondary88% OSSLT pass rate · 415 students
- 763John McCrae Secondary SchoolNepean · Public Secondary83% OSSLT pass rate · 1,550 students
- 860École secondaire catholique Franco-OuestNepean · Catholic Secondary96% OSSLT pass rate · 595 students
- 954Sir Robert Borden High SchoolNepean · Public Secondary86% OSSLT pass rate · 775 students
- 1026Bell High SchoolNepean · Public Secondary74% OSSLT pass rate · 760 students
- 1122Sir Guy Carleton Secondary SchoolNepean · Public Secondary42% OSSLT pass rate · 315 students
- 128OCSB Achievement CentreNepean · Catholic Secondary75 Enrolment · 75 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (Canada) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | École secondaire catholique Pierre-Savard Nepean · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Catholic | 87.1 Top 5% | 95% OSSLT pass rate | 900 |
| 2 | Merivale High School Nepean · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 79.9 Top 10% | 96% OSSLT pass rate | 1,440 |
| 3 | Longfields Davidson Heights Secondary School Nepean · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 69.3 Top 25% | 87% OSSLT pass rate | 1,650 |
| 4 | St Joseph High School Nepean · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Catholic | 65.7 Top 50% | 86% OSSLT pass rate | 1,535 |
| 5 | St. Mother Teresa High School Nepean · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Catholic | 65.5 Top 50% | 88% OSSLT pass rate | 1,105 |
| 6 | École secondaire publique Pierre-de-Blois Nepean · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 63.6 Top 50% | 88% OSSLT pass rate | 415 |
| 7 | John McCrae Secondary School Nepean · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 62.9 Top 50% | 83% OSSLT pass rate | 1,550 |
| 8 | École secondaire catholique Franco-Ouest Nepean · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Catholic | 59.5 Top 50% | 96% OSSLT pass rate | 595 |
| 9 | Sir Robert Borden High School Nepean · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 53.7 Top 50% | 86% OSSLT pass rate | 775 |
| 10 | Bell High School Nepean · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 25.6 Lower 50% | 74% OSSLT pass rate | 760 |
| 11 | Sir Guy Carleton Secondary School Nepean · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 22.3 Lower 50% | 42% OSSLT pass rate | 315 |
| 12 | OCSB Achievement Centre Nepean · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Catholic | 8.1 Lower 50% | 75 Enrolment | 75 |
École secondaire catholique Pierre-Savard in Nepean leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in Nepean with a Success Index (Canada) of 87.1. Of the 12 schools shown, 7 are public, 5 are catholic.
For the full picture see the wider Ontario secondary schools rankings, every school on the Nepean 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 Nepean?
École secondaire catholique Pierre-Savard in Nepean, Ontario ranks first among secondary schools in Nepean with a Success Index (Canada) of 87.1 out of 100 (Enrolment: 900).
How are secondary schools in Nepean 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.