Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute
🇨🇦 Official data · 2025Cambridge, Ontario N1R6V2 · Waterloo Region DSB
#377 of 766 secondary schools in Ontario
#377 of 766 nationally
About Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute is a public secondary located in Cambridge, in the Waterloo Region DSB school board or district of Ontario, Canada. It caters for Grades 9-12. In 2025 it enrolled 960 students. Publicly funded schools run by public school boards or districts; free to attend.
Its Success Index (Canada) is 51.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary schools in Canada and 377th of 766 ranked secondary schools in Ontario. Its strongest component is eqao grade 9 mathematics (78th percentile), and its weakest is parent education (fewer parents without a credential) (19th percentile).
Other published figures: enrolment 960; first language not english 29%; special education 23%; identified as gifted 0%.
There are 61 schools in Cambridge; Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute ranks 25th of 48 scored schools there.
Success Index (Canada) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary schools across Canada.
- EQAO Grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (20%)–
- EQAO Grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (25%)–
- EQAO Grade 9 mathematics (25%)68%
- OSSLT first-attempt pass rate (20%)83%
- FSA literacy score (25%)–
- FSA numeracy score (25%)–
- Community advantage (fewer low-income households) (10%)10%
- Parent education (fewer parents without a credential) (10%)9%
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute by the official sources.
- Enrolment
- 960
- Students enrolled in the latest published year.
- EQAO Grade 9 maths
- 68%
- % at or above the provincial standard in Grade 9 mathematics.
- OSSLT pass rate
- 83%
- % passing the Grade 10 literacy test on the first attempt.
- Low-income households
- 10%
- % of students living in low-income households.
- Parents without a credential
- 9%
- % of students whose parents have no degree, diploma or certificate.
- First language not English
- 29%
- % of students whose first language is not English.
- Special education
- 23%
- % of students receiving special education services.
- Identified as gifted
- 0%
- % of students identified as gifted.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for EQAO and beyond?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (Canada).
Manchester Public School
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
340 students · 472 m away
Blair Road Public School
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
405 students · 891 m away
St Peter Catholic Elementary School
Cambridge · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
310 students · 1.2 km away
Avenue Road Public School
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
495 students · 1.3 km away
St Augustine Catholic Elementary School
Cambridge · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
525 students · 1.3 km away
Highland Public School
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
425 students · 1.5 km away
Central Public School
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
255 students · 1.5 km away
St Anne Catholic Elementary School
Cambridge · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
425 students · 1.6 km away
Elgin Street Public School
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
420 students · 1.9 km away
St Andrew's Public School
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades 6-8
335 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
Public secondary schools in Ontario with a comparable Enrolment.
East Northumberland Secondary School
Brighton · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
960 students
Hammarskjold High School
Thunder Bay · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
960 students
Lisgar Collegiate Institute
Ottawa · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
960 students
Keswick High School
Keswick · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
960 students
Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School
Hamilton · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
955 students
Humberview Secondary School
Bolton · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
955 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute a good school?
Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute has a Success Index (Canada) of 51.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary schools in Canada) and ranks #377 of 766 in Ontario. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute rank in Ontario?
Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute ranks #377 of 766 secondary schools in Ontario and #377 of 766 nationally on the Success Index (Canada) (2025 data).
How many students attend Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute?
Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute had 960 students in 2025.
Is Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute a elementary school or a secondary school?
Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute is classified as a secondary covering Grades 9-12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (Canada) and distance, and can be compared side by side.