École secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie-Rivier vs Frontenac Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie-Rivier
Kingston · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
165 students
Frontenac Secondary School
Kingston · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,070 students
| Measure | École secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie-Rivier Kingston, Ontario | Frontenac Secondary School Kingston, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 93 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #6 of 766 | #151 of 766 |
| National rank | #6 of 766 | #151 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 165 | 1,070 |
| Enrolment | 165 | 1,070 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 80% | 64% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 98% | 90% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 2% |
| First language not English | 55% | 8% |
| Special education | 25% | 28% |
| 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 | Kingston | Kingston |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.marie-rivier.ecolecatholique.ca/ | frontenacss.limestone.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •École secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie-Rivier scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (92.9 vs 72.0).
- •École secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie-Rivier does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (80% vs 64%).
- •École secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie-Rivier does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (98% vs 90%).
- •Frontenac Secondary School is the larger school with 1,070 students compared with 165.
- •École secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie-Rivier is a catholic school while Frontenac 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 Sainte-Marie-Rivier better than Frontenac Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), École secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie-Rivier ranks higher (92.9 vs 72.0 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 Sainte-Marie-Rivier and Frontenac Secondary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Kingston and Kingston in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie-Rivier: 165. Frontenac Secondary School: 1,070. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie-Rivier and Frontenac Secondary School rank in Ontario?
École secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie-Rivier is 6th of 766 and Frontenac Secondary School is 151st of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).