College Avenue Secondary School vs St Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 611 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College Avenue Secondary School
Woodstock · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
935 students
St Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School
Kitchener · Catholic alternative · Grades 9-12
| Measure | College Avenue Secondary School Woodstock, Ontario | St Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 21 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #657 of 766 | – |
| National rank | #657 of 766 | – |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Alternative |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 935 | – |
| Enrolment | 935 | – |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 28% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 66% | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | – |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | – |
| First language not English | 6% | – |
| Special education | 29% | – |
| Identified as gifted | 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 | Woodstock | Kitchener |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/CollegeAvenue.cfm | www.wcdsb.ca/programs-and-services/st-don-bosco-catholic-secondary-school/ |
The verdict
- •College Avenue Secondary School is a public school while St Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School is a catholic school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 College Avenue Secondary School better than St Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are College Avenue Secondary School and St Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School?
About 611 m in a straight line, between Woodstock and Kitchener in Ontario.
How do College Avenue Secondary School and St Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
College Avenue Secondary School is 657th of 766 and St Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School is unranked among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).