Aurora High School vs St Maximilian Kolbe High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aurora High School
Aurora · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,020 students
St Maximilian Kolbe High School
Aurora · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,245 students
| Measure | Aurora High School Aurora, Ontario | St Maximilian Kolbe High School Aurora, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 80 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #71 of 766 | #234 of 766 |
| National rank | #71 of 766 | #234 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,020 | 1,245 |
| Enrolment | 1,020 | 1,245 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 72% | 61% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 93% | 87% |
| Low-income households | 7% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 2% |
| First language not English | 40% | 16% |
| Special education | 21% | 22% |
| 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 | Aurora | Aurora |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | aurora.hs.yrdsb.ca/ | smkh.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Aurora High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (80.3 vs 64.1).
- •Aurora High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (72% vs 61%).
- •Aurora High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (93% vs 87%).
- •St Maximilian Kolbe High School is the larger school with 1,245 students compared with 1,020.
- •Aurora High School is a public school while St Maximilian Kolbe High 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 Aurora High School better than St Maximilian Kolbe High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Aurora High School ranks higher (80.3 vs 64.1 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 Aurora High School and St Maximilian Kolbe High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Aurora High School: 1,020. St Maximilian Kolbe High School: 1,245. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Aurora High School and St Maximilian Kolbe High School rank in Ontario?
Aurora High School is 71st of 766 and St Maximilian Kolbe High School is 234th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).