Cathedral High School vs St. Francis Xavier (9-12) Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 403 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cathedral High School
Hamilton · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,650 students
St. Francis Xavier (9-12) Catholic School
Gloucester · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,665 students
| Measure | Cathedral High School Hamilton, Ontario | St. Francis Xavier (9-12) Catholic School Gloucester, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 12 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #723 of 766 | #364 of 766 |
| National rank | #723 of 766 | #364 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,650 | 1,665 |
| Enrolment | 1,650 | 1,665 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 43% | 66% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 64% | 81% |
| Low-income households | 20% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 14% | 5% |
| First language not English | 27% | 32% |
| Special education | 21% | 20% |
| 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 | Hamilton | Gloucester |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | chs.hwcdsb.ca | fxh.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St. Francis Xavier (9-12) Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (52.3 vs 12.2).
- •St. Francis Xavier (9-12) Catholic School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (66% vs 43%).
- •St. Francis Xavier (9-12) Catholic School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (81% vs 64%).
- •St. Francis Xavier (9-12) Catholic School is the larger school with 1,665 students compared with 1,650.
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 Cathedral High School better than St. Francis Xavier (9-12) Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Francis Xavier (9-12) Catholic School ranks higher (52.3 vs 12.2 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 Cathedral High School and St. Francis Xavier (9-12) Catholic School?
About 403 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Gloucester in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cathedral High School: 1,650. St. Francis Xavier (9-12) Catholic School: 1,665. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cathedral High School and St. Francis Xavier (9-12) Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Cathedral High School is 723rd of 766 and St. Francis Xavier (9-12) Catholic School is 364th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).