Bell High School vs St Paul High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.1 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
St Paul High School
Ottawa · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
700 students
| Measure | Bell High School Nepean, Ontario | St Paul High School Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 26 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #626 of 766 | #445 of 766 |
| National rank | #626 of 766 | #445 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 760 | 700 |
| Enrolment | 760 | 700 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 44% | 52% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 74% | 87% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 5% |
| First language not English | 50% | 19% |
| Special education | 20% | 31% |
| 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 | Ottawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | bellhs.ocdsb.ca/ | pah.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Paul High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (44.2 vs 25.6).
- •St Paul High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (52% vs 44%).
- •St Paul High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (87% vs 74%).
- •Bell High School is the larger school with 760 students compared with 700.
- •Bell High School is a public school while St Paul 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 Bell High School better than St Paul High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Paul High School ranks higher (44.2 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 St Paul High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Nepean and Ottawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bell High School: 760. St Paul High School: 700. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bell High School and St Paul High School rank in Ontario?
Bell High School is 626th of 766 and St Paul High School is 445th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).