Bell High School vs École secondaire catholique Franco-Ouest
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary 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 secondaire catholique Franco-Ouest
Nepean · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
595 students
| Measure | Bell High School Nepean, Ontario | École secondaire catholique Franco-Ouest Nepean, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 26 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #626 of 766 | #280 of 766 |
| National rank | #626 of 766 | #280 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 760 | 595 |
| Enrolment | 760 | 595 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 44% | 60% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 74% | 96% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 13% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 6% |
| First language not English | 50% | 71% |
| Special education | 20% | 21% |
| 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 secondaire catholique Franco-Ouest scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (59.5 vs 25.6).
- •École secondaire catholique Franco-Ouest does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (60% vs 44%).
- •École secondaire catholique Franco-Ouest does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (96% vs 74%).
- •Bell High School is the larger school with 760 students compared with 595.
- •Bell High School is a public school while École secondaire 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 secondaire catholique Franco-Ouest?
On the Success Index (Canada), École secondaire catholique Franco-Ouest ranks higher (59.5 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 secondaire 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 secondaire catholique Franco-Ouest: 595. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bell High School and École secondaire catholique Franco-Ouest rank in Ontario?
Bell High School is 626th of 766 and École secondaire catholique Franco-Ouest is 280th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).