Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School vs Cathedral High School
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.
Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School
Hamilton · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
955 students
Cathedral High School
Hamilton · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,650 students
| Measure | Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School Hamilton, Ontario | Cathedral High School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 8 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #743 of 766 | #723 of 766 |
| National rank | #743 of 766 | #723 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 955 | 1,650 |
| Enrolment | 955 | 1,650 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 36% | 43% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 65% | 64% |
| Low-income households | 21% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 18% | 14% |
| First language not English | 28% | 27% |
| Special education | 29% | 21% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Hamilton | Hamilton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | – | chs.hwcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Cathedral High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (12.2 vs 7.8).
- •Cathedral High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (43% vs 36%).
- •Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (65% vs 64%).
- •Cathedral High School is the larger school with 1,650 students compared with 955.
- •Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School is a public school while Cathedral 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 Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School better than Cathedral High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Cathedral High School ranks higher (12.2 vs 7.8 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 Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School and Cathedral High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School: 955. Cathedral High School: 1,650. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School and Cathedral High School rank in Ontario?
Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School is 743rd of 766 and Cathedral High School is 723rd of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).