College Avenue Secondary School vs St Mary's High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km 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 Mary's High School
Woodstock · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
605 students
| Measure | College Avenue Secondary School Woodstock, Ontario | St Mary's High School Woodstock, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 21 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #657 of 766 | #469 of 766 |
| National rank | #657 of 766 | #469 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 935 | 605 |
| Enrolment | 935 | 605 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 28% | 48% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 66% | 82% |
| Low-income households | 7% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 4% |
| First language not English | 6% | 4% |
| Special education | 29% | 24% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Woodstock | Woodstock |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/CollegeAvenue.cfm | www.ldcsb.ca/school/SMH/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (42.1 vs 21.1).
- •St Mary's High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (48% vs 28%).
- •St Mary's High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (82% vs 66%).
- •College Avenue Secondary School is the larger school with 935 students compared with 605.
- •College Avenue Secondary School is a public school while St Mary's High 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 Mary's High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Mary's High School ranks higher (42.1 vs 21.1 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 College Avenue Secondary School and St Mary's High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Woodstock and Woodstock in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
College Avenue Secondary School: 935. St Mary's High School: 605. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do College Avenue Secondary School and St Mary's High School rank in Ontario?
College Avenue Secondary School is 657th of 766 and St Mary's High School is 469th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).