École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité vs Northern Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 626 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité
Sturgeon Falls · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
320 students
Northern Secondary School
Sturgeon Falls · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
175 students
| Measure | École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité Sturgeon Falls, Ontario | Northern Secondary School Sturgeon Falls, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 49 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #401 of 766 | #451 of 766 |
| National rank | #401 of 766 | #451 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 320 | 175 |
| Enrolment | 320 | 175 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 52% | 26% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 86% | 97% |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 85% | 0% |
| Special education | 25% | 40% |
| 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 | Sturgeon Falls | Sturgeon Falls |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.franco-nord.ca/francocite | www.nearnorthschools.ca/northern/ |
The verdict
- •École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (49.0 vs 43.5).
- •École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (52% vs 26%).
- •Northern Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (97% vs 86%).
- •École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité is the larger school with 320 students compared with 175.
- •École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité is a catholic school while Northern Secondary 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 Northern Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité ranks higher (49.0 vs 43.5 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 École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité and Northern Secondary School?
About 626 m in a straight line, between Sturgeon Falls and Sturgeon Falls in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité: 320. Northern Secondary School: 175. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité and Northern Secondary School rank in Ontario?
École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité is 401st of 766 and Northern Secondary School is 451st of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).