Assumption Catholic Elementary School vs Governor Simcoe Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Assumption Catholic Elementary School
St Catharines · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
170 students
Governor Simcoe Secondary School
St Catharines · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
765 students
| Measure | Assumption Catholic Elementary School St Catharines, Ontario | Governor Simcoe Secondary School St Catharines, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 85 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #184 of 3,871 | #164 of 766 |
| National rank | #184 of 3,871 | #164 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 170 | 765 |
| Enrolment | 170 | 765 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 86% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 88% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 66% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 88% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 10% | 7% |
| Special education | 20% | 21% |
| 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 | St Catharines | St Catharines |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/assumption/ | govsimcoe.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Assumption Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (84.9 vs 70.5).
- •Governor Simcoe Secondary School is the larger school with 765 students compared with 170.
- •Assumption Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Governor Simcoe Secondary School is a public 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
Is Assumption Catholic Elementary School better than Governor Simcoe Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Assumption Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (84.9 vs 70.5 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 Assumption Catholic Elementary School and Governor Simcoe Secondary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between St Catharines and St Catharines in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Assumption Catholic Elementary School: 170. Governor Simcoe Secondary School: 765. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Assumption Catholic Elementary School and Governor Simcoe Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Assumption Catholic Elementary School is 184th of 3,871 and Governor Simcoe Secondary School is 164th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).