Dr G W Williams Secondary School vs St Maximilian Kolbe High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr G W Williams Secondary School
Aurora · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,515 students
St Maximilian Kolbe High School
Aurora · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,245 students
| Measure | Dr G W Williams Secondary School Aurora, Ontario | St Maximilian Kolbe High School Aurora, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 84 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #44 of 766 | #234 of 766 |
| National rank | #44 of 766 | #234 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,515 | 1,245 |
| Enrolment | 1,515 | 1,245 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 82% | 61% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 94% | 87% |
| Low-income households | 7% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 2% |
| First language not English | 52% | 16% |
| Special education | 18% | 22% |
| Identified as gifted | 4% | 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 | Aurora | Aurora |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | drgwwilliams.ss.yrdsb.ca/ | smkh.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Dr G W Williams Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (84.2 vs 64.1).
- •Dr G W Williams Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (82% vs 61%).
- •Dr G W Williams Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (94% vs 87%).
- •Dr G W Williams Secondary School is the larger school with 1,515 students compared with 1,245.
- •Dr G W Williams Secondary School is a public school while St Maximilian Kolbe 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 Dr G W Williams Secondary School better than St Maximilian Kolbe High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Dr G W Williams Secondary School ranks higher (84.2 vs 64.1 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 Dr G W Williams Secondary School and St Maximilian Kolbe High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dr G W Williams Secondary School: 1,515. St Maximilian Kolbe High School: 1,245. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dr G W Williams Secondary School and St Maximilian Kolbe High School rank in Ontario?
Dr G W Williams Secondary School is 44th of 766 and St Maximilian Kolbe High School is 234th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).