École secondaire catholique Saint-François-Xavier vs Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École secondaire catholique Saint-François-Xavier
Sarnia · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
60 students
Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School
Sarnia · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,145 students
| Measure | École secondaire catholique Saint-François-Xavier Sarnia, Ontario | Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School Sarnia, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 18 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #680 of 766 | #125 of 766 |
| National rank | #680 of 766 | #125 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 60 | 1,145 |
| Enrolment | 60 | 1,145 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 33% | 61% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 75% | 92% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 1% |
| First language not English | 30% | 9% |
| Special education | 50% | 26% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | Sarnia | Sarnia |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.CscProvidence.ca/Saint-Francois-Xavier | northern.lkdsb.net/ |
The verdict
- •Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (74.4 vs 17.7).
- •Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (61% vs 33%).
- •Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (92% vs 75%).
- •Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School is the larger school with 1,145 students compared with 60.
- •École secondaire catholique Saint-François-Xavier is a catholic school while Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational 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 Saint-François-Xavier better than Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School ranks higher (74.4 vs 17.7 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 Saint-François-Xavier and Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Sarnia and Sarnia in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École secondaire catholique Saint-François-Xavier: 60. Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School: 1,145. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École secondaire catholique Saint-François-Xavier and Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School rank in Ontario?
École secondaire catholique Saint-François-Xavier is 680th of 766 and Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School is 125th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).