Ancaster High School vs St. Ann (Ancaster) Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 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
St. Ann (Ancaster) Catholic Elementary School
Ancaster · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
230 students
| Measure | Ancaster High School Ancaster, Ontario | St. Ann (Ancaster) Catholic Elementary School Ancaster, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 74 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #128 of 766 | #578 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #128 of 766 | #578 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,180 | 230 |
| Enrolment | 1,180 | 230 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 97.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 76% |
| 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% | 5% |
| Special education | 18% | 10% |
| 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 | staa.hwcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (74.1 vs 74.7).
- •Ancaster High School is the larger school with 1,180 students compared with 230.
- •Ancaster High School is a public school while St. Ann (Ancaster) Catholic Elementary School 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 Ancaster High School better than St. Ann (Ancaster) Catholic Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ancaster High School and St. Ann (Ancaster) Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ancaster and Ancaster in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ancaster High School: 1,180. St. Ann (Ancaster) Catholic Elementary School: 230. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ancaster High School and St. Ann (Ancaster) Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Ancaster High School is 128th of 766 and St. Ann (Ancaster) Catholic Elementary School is 578th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).