Barrie North Collegiate Institute vs St Joseph's Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrie North Collegiate Institute
Barrie · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,475 students
St Joseph's Separate School
Barrie · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
930 students
| Measure | Barrie North Collegiate Institute Barrie, Ontario | St Joseph's Separate School Barrie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 44 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #448 of 766 | #493 of 766 |
| National rank | #448 of 766 | #493 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,475 | 930 |
| Enrolment | 1,475 | 930 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 48% | 44% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 88% | 81% |
| Low-income households | 11% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 2% |
| First language not English | 11% | 6% |
| Special education | 26% | 25% |
| Identified as gifted | 4% | 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 | Barrie | Barrie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | nor.scdsb.on.ca/ | sjo.schools.smcdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Barrie North Collegiate Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (43.9 vs 39.8).
- •Barrie North Collegiate Institute does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (48% vs 44%).
- •Barrie North Collegiate Institute does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (88% vs 81%).
- •Barrie North Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 1,475 students compared with 930.
- •Barrie North Collegiate Institute is a public school while St Joseph's Separate 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 Barrie North Collegiate Institute better than St Joseph's Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Barrie North Collegiate Institute ranks higher (43.9 vs 39.8 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 Barrie North Collegiate Institute and St Joseph's Separate School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Barrie and Barrie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Barrie North Collegiate Institute: 1,475. St Joseph's Separate School: 930. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Barrie North Collegiate Institute and St Joseph's Separate School rank in Ontario?
Barrie North Collegiate Institute is 448th of 766 and St Joseph's Separate School is 493rd of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).