Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School vs St Joseph's Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School
Cornwall · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
575 students
St Joseph's Secondary School
Cornwall · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
745 students
| Measure | Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School Cornwall, Ontario | St Joseph's Secondary School Cornwall, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 8 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #742 of 766 | #535 of 766 |
| National rank | #742 of 766 | #535 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 575 | 745 |
| Enrolment | 575 | 745 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 19% | 46% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 72% | 83% |
| Low-income households | 22% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 9% | 4% |
| First language not English | 10% | 13% |
| Special education | 41% | 25% |
| 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 | Cornwall | Cornwall |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ccvs.ucdsb.on.ca | sjcss.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (35.7 vs 7.9).
- •St Joseph's Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (46% vs 19%).
- •St Joseph's Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (83% vs 72%).
- •St Joseph's Secondary School is the larger school with 745 students compared with 575.
- •Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School is a public school while St Joseph's 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 Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School better than St Joseph's Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Joseph's Secondary School ranks higher (35.7 vs 7.9 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 Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School and St Joseph's Secondary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Cornwall and Cornwall in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School: 575. St Joseph's Secondary School: 745. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School and St Joseph's Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School is 742nd of 766 and St Joseph's Secondary School is 535th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).