Bell High School vs École intermédiaire catholique Franco-Ouest
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell High School
Nepean · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
760 students
École intermédiaire catholique Franco-Ouest
Nepean · Catholic elementary · Grades 7-8
365 students
| Measure | Bell High School Nepean, Ontario | École intermédiaire catholique Franco-Ouest Nepean, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 26 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #626 of 766 | #3137 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #626 of 766 | #3137 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 7-8 |
| Students | 760 | 365 |
| Enrolment | 760 | 365 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 44% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 74% | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 10% |
| First language not English | 50% | 70% |
| Special education | 20% | 30% |
| Identified as gifted | 11% | 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 | Nepean | Nepean |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | bellhs.ocdsb.ca/ | www.franco-ouest.ecolecatholique.ca/ |
The verdict
- •École intermédiaire catholique Franco-Ouest scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (27.1 vs 25.6).
- •Bell High School is the larger school with 760 students compared with 365.
- •Bell High School is a public school while École intermédiaire catholique Franco-Ouest 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 Bell High School better than École intermédiaire catholique Franco-Ouest?
On the Success Index (Canada), École intermédiaire catholique Franco-Ouest ranks higher (27.1 vs 25.6 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 Bell High School and École intermédiaire catholique Franco-Ouest?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Nepean and Nepean in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bell High School: 760. École intermédiaire catholique Franco-Ouest: 365. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bell High School and École intermédiaire catholique Franco-Ouest rank in Ontario?
Bell High School is 626th of 766 and École intermédiaire catholique Franco-Ouest is 3137th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).