Centennial Collegiate and Vocational Institute vs West Niagara Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 70 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Guelph · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,655 students
West Niagara Secondary School
Lincoln · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,655 students
| Measure | Centennial Collegiate and Vocational Institute Guelph, Ontario | West Niagara Secondary School Lincoln, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 82 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #61 of 766 | #122 of 766 |
| National rank | #61 of 766 | #122 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,655 | 1,655 |
| Enrolment | 1,655 | 1,655 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 75% | 67% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 93% | 88% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 3% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 1% |
| First language not English | 25% | 5% |
| Special education | 24% | 28% |
| Identified as gifted | 3% | 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 | Guelph | Lincoln |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/ccvi | westniagara.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Centennial Collegiate and Vocational Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (81.7 vs 74.8).
- •Centennial Collegiate and Vocational Institute does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (75% vs 67%).
- •Centennial Collegiate and Vocational Institute does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (93% vs 88%).
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 Centennial Collegiate and Vocational Institute better than West Niagara Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Centennial Collegiate and Vocational Institute ranks higher (81.7 vs 74.8 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 Centennial Collegiate and Vocational Institute and West Niagara Secondary School?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Guelph and Lincoln in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Centennial Collegiate and Vocational Institute: 1,655. West Niagara Secondary School: 1,655. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Centennial Collegiate and Vocational Institute and West Niagara Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Centennial Collegiate and Vocational Institute is 61st of 766 and West Niagara Secondary School is 122nd of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).