Alexander Mackenzie Secondary School vs École secondaire catholique Saint-François-Xavier
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander Mackenzie Secondary School
Sarnia · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
300 students
École secondaire catholique Saint-François-Xavier
Sarnia · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
60 students
| Measure | Alexander Mackenzie Secondary School Sarnia, Ontario | École secondaire catholique Saint-François-Xavier Sarnia, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 34 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #556 of 766 | #680 of 766 |
| National rank | #556 of 766 | #680 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 300 | 60 |
| Enrolment | 300 | 60 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 33% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 28% | 75% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 10% |
| First language not English | 0% | 30% |
| Special education | 100% | 50% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 0% |
| FSA literacy score | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Sarnia | Sarnia |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | amss.lkdsb.net/ | www.CscProvidence.ca/Saint-Francois-Xavier |
The verdict
- •Alexander Mackenzie Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (33.8 vs 17.7).
- •École secondaire catholique Saint-François-Xavier does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (75% vs 28%).
- •Alexander Mackenzie Secondary School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 60.
- •Alexander Mackenzie Secondary School is a public school while École secondaire catholique Saint-François-Xavier is a catholic school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alexander Mackenzie Secondary School better than École secondaire catholique Saint-François-Xavier?
On the Success Index (Canada), Alexander Mackenzie Secondary School ranks higher (33.8 vs 17.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alexander Mackenzie Secondary School and École secondaire catholique Saint-François-Xavier?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Sarnia and Sarnia in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Alexander Mackenzie Secondary School: 300. École secondaire catholique Saint-François-Xavier: 60. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Alexander Mackenzie Secondary School and École secondaire catholique Saint-François-Xavier rank in Ontario?
Alexander Mackenzie Secondary School is 556th of 766 and École secondaire catholique Saint-François-Xavier is 680th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).