Cathedral High School vs St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 9.4 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. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School
Stoney Creek · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,640 students
| Measure | Cathedral High School Hamilton, Ontario | St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School Stoney Creek, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 12 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #723 of 766 | #218 of 766 |
| National rank | #723 of 766 | #218 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,650 | 1,640 |
| Enrolment | 1,650 | 1,640 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 43% | 67% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 64% | 90% |
| Low-income households | 20% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 14% | 5% |
| First language not English | 27% | 14% |
| Special education | 21% | 18% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 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 | Hamilton | Stoney Creek |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | chs.hwcdsb.ca | cn.hwcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (65.5 vs 12.2).
- •St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (67% vs 43%).
- •St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (90% vs 64%).
- •Cathedral High School is the larger school with 1,650 students compared with 1,640.
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. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (65.5 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. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Stoney Creek in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cathedral High School: 1,650. St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School: 1,640. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cathedral High School and St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Cathedral High School is 723rd of 766 and St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School is 218th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).