Bell High School vs Westside Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 376 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
Westside Secondary School
Orangeville · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
760 students
| Measure | Bell High School Nepean, Ontario | Westside Secondary School Orangeville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 26 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #626 of 766 | #327 of 766 |
| National rank | #626 of 766 | #327 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 760 | 760 |
| Enrolment | 760 | 760 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 44% | 53% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 74% | 84% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 3% |
| First language not English | 50% | 5% |
| Special education | 20% | 27% |
| Identified as gifted | 11% | 3% |
| 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 | Orangeville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | bellhs.ocdsb.ca/ | www.ugdsb.ca/westside |
The verdict
- •Westside Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (54.7 vs 25.6).
- •Westside Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (53% vs 44%).
- •Westside Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (84% vs 74%).
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 Westside Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Westside Secondary School ranks higher (54.7 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 Westside Secondary School?
About 376 km in a straight line, between Nepean and Orangeville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bell High School: 760. Westside Secondary School: 760. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bell High School and Westside Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Bell High School is 626th of 766 and Westside Secondary School is 327th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).