Belle River District High School vs St John the Baptist Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 450 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle River District High School
Belle River · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
795 students
St John the Baptist Catholic School
Belle River · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
430 students
| Measure | Belle River District High School Belle River, Ontario | St John the Baptist Catholic School Belle River, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 66 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #213 of 766 | #1912 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #213 of 766 | #1912 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 795 | 430 |
| Enrolment | 795 | 430 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 67.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 75.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 74% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 83% | – |
| Low-income households | 3% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 9% | 10% |
| Special education | 25% | 25% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 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 | Belle River | Belle River |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.gecdsb.on.ca/schools/sec/brdhs | www.wecdsb.on.ca/stjohnb |
The verdict
- •Belle River District High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (66.3 vs 51.4).
- •Belle River District High School is the larger school with 795 students compared with 430.
- •Belle River District High School is a public school while St John the Baptist Catholic 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 Belle River District High School better than St John the Baptist Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Belle River District High School ranks higher (66.3 vs 51.4 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 Belle River District High School and St John the Baptist Catholic School?
About 450 m in a straight line, between Belle River and Belle River in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Belle River District High School: 795. St John the Baptist Catholic School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Belle River District High School and St John the Baptist Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Belle River District High School is 213th of 766 and St John the Baptist Catholic School is 1912th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).