Chippewa Secondary School vs West Ferris Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 4.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chippewa Secondary School
North Bay · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
840 students
West Ferris Secondary School
North Bay · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
770 students
| Measure | Chippewa Secondary School North Bay, Ontario | West Ferris Secondary School North Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 29 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #590 of 766 | #509 of 766 |
| National rank | #590 of 766 | #509 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 840 | 770 |
| Enrolment | 840 | 770 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 41% | 32% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 76% | 87% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 2% |
| First language not English | 5% | 3% |
| Special education | 34% | 31% |
| 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 | North Bay | North Bay |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.nearnorthschools.ca/chippewa/ | www.nearnorthschools.ca/west-ferris/ |
The verdict
- •West Ferris Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (38.1 vs 29.4).
- •Chippewa Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (41% vs 32%).
- •West Ferris Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (87% vs 76%).
- •Chippewa Secondary School is the larger school with 840 students compared with 770.
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 Chippewa Secondary School better than West Ferris Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), West Ferris Secondary School ranks higher (38.1 vs 29.4 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 Chippewa Secondary School and West Ferris Secondary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between North Bay and North Bay in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Chippewa Secondary School: 840. West Ferris Secondary School: 770. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Chippewa Secondary School and West Ferris Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Chippewa Secondary School is 590th of 766 and West Ferris Secondary School is 509th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).