Cathcart Boulevard Public School vs Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cathcart Boulevard Public School
Sarnia · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
555 students
Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School
Sarnia · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,145 students
| Measure | Cathcart Boulevard Public School Sarnia, Ontario | Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School Sarnia, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 86 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #142 of 3,871 | #125 of 766 |
| National rank | #142 of 3,871 | #125 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 555 | 1,145 |
| Enrolment | 555 | 1,145 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 81% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 91% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 61% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 92% |
| Low-income households | 1% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 5% | 9% |
| Special education | 11% | 26% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 1% |
| 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 | Sarnia | Sarnia |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | cathcart.lkdsb.net | northern.lkdsb.net/ |
The verdict
- •Cathcart Boulevard Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.4 vs 74.4).
- •Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School is the larger school with 1,145 students compared with 555.
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 Cathcart Boulevard Public School better than Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Cathcart Boulevard Public School ranks higher (86.4 vs 74.4 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 Cathcart Boulevard Public School and Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Sarnia and Sarnia in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cathcart Boulevard Public School: 555. Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School: 1,145. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cathcart Boulevard Public School and Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School rank in Ontario?
Cathcart Boulevard Public School is 142nd of 3,871 and Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School is 125th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).