Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School vs Spring Valley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School
Ancaster · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,320 students
Spring Valley School
Ancaster · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
430 students
| Measure | Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School Ancaster, Ontario | Spring Valley School Ancaster, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 74 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #124 of 766 | #1537 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #124 of 766 | #1537 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,320 | 430 |
| Enrolment | 1,320 | 430 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 74.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 67.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 69% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 90% | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 16% | 15% |
| Special education | 13% | 10% |
| 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 | Ancaster | Ancaster |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | bt.hwcdsb.ca/ | – |
The verdict
- •Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (74.4 vs 57.9).
- •Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,320 students compared with 430.
- •Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School is a catholic school while Spring Valley School is a public 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 Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School better than Spring Valley School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (74.4 vs 57.9 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 Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School and Spring Valley School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ancaster and Ancaster in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School: 1,320. Spring Valley School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School and Spring Valley School rank in Ontario?
Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School is 124th of 766 and Spring Valley School is 1537th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).