Dalewood Public School vs Governor Simcoe Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 475 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dalewood Public School
St Catharines · Public elementary · Grades 1-8
410 students
Governor Simcoe Secondary School
St Catharines · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
765 students
| Measure | Dalewood Public School St Catharines, Ontario | Governor Simcoe Secondary School St Catharines, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 73 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #659 of 3,871 | #164 of 766 |
| National rank | #659 of 3,871 | #164 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 1-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 410 | 765 |
| Enrolment | 410 | 765 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 85% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 88.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 66% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 88% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 1% |
| First language not English | 15% | 7% |
| Special education | 10% | 21% |
| 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 | St Catharines | St Catharines |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | dalewood.dsbn.org/ | govsimcoe.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Dalewood Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (72.8 vs 70.5).
- •Governor Simcoe Secondary School is the larger school with 765 students compared with 410.
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 Dalewood Public School better than Governor Simcoe Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Dalewood Public School ranks higher (72.8 vs 70.5 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 Dalewood Public School and Governor Simcoe Secondary School?
About 475 m in a straight line, between St Catharines and St Catharines in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dalewood Public School: 410. Governor Simcoe Secondary School: 765. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dalewood Public School and Governor Simcoe Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Dalewood Public School is 659th of 3,871 and Governor Simcoe Secondary School is 164th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).