Ancaster High School vs Frank Panabaker North School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ancaster High School
Ancaster · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,180 students
Frank Panabaker North School
Ancaster · Public elementary · Grades 1-8
330 students
| Measure | Ancaster High School Ancaster, Ontario | Frank Panabaker North School Ancaster, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 74 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #128 of 766 | #934 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #128 of 766 | #934 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 1-8 |
| Students | 1,180 | 330 |
| Enrolment | 1,180 | 330 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 72% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 67% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 90% | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 22% | 30% |
| Special education | 18% | 0% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 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 | Ancaster | Ancaster |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.hwdsb.on.ca/ancasterhigh | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/fessenden/ |
The verdict
- •Ancaster High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (74.1 vs 67.7).
- •Ancaster High School is the larger school with 1,180 students compared with 330.
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 Ancaster High School better than Frank Panabaker North School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Ancaster High School ranks higher (74.1 vs 67.7 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 Ancaster High School and Frank Panabaker North School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ancaster and Ancaster in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ancaster High School: 1,180. Frank Panabaker North School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ancaster High School and Frank Panabaker North School rank in Ontario?
Ancaster High School is 128th of 766 and Frank Panabaker North School is 934th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).