École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité vs Hillcrest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 282 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité
Ottawa · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,010 students
Hillcrest High School
Ottawa · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
460 students
| Measure | École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité Ottawa, Ontario | Hillcrest High School Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 54 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #340 of 766 | #622 of 766 |
| National rank | #340 of 766 | #622 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,010 | 460 |
| Enrolment | 1,010 | 460 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 59% | 44% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 92% | 83% |
| Low-income households | 13% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 8% | 10% |
| First language not English | 70% | 40% |
| Special education | 18% | 30% |
| 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 | Ottawa | Ottawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.franco-cite.ecolecatholique.ca/ | hillcresths.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (53.7 vs 25.9).
- •École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (59% vs 44%).
- •École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (92% vs 83%).
- •École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité is the larger school with 1,010 students compared with 460.
- •École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité is a catholic school while Hillcrest High School is a public 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 École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité better than Hillcrest High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité ranks higher (53.7 vs 25.9 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 École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité and Hillcrest High School?
About 282 m in a straight line, between Ottawa and Ottawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité: 1,010. Hillcrest High School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité and Hillcrest High School rank in Ontario?
École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité is 340th of 766 and Hillcrest High School is 622nd of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).