École secondaire Georges-P-Vanier vs Westdale Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 887 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École secondaire Georges-P-Vanier
Hamilton · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
85 students
Westdale Secondary School
Hamilton · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,525 students
| Measure | École secondaire Georges-P-Vanier Hamilton, Ontario | Westdale Secondary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 66 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #215 of 766 | #408 of 766 |
| National rank | #215 of 766 | #408 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 85 | 1,525 |
| Enrolment | 85 | 1,525 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 73% | 57% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 100% | 88% |
| Low-income households | 20% | 14% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 80% | 32% |
| Special education | 20% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 8% |
| 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 | Hamilton | Hamilton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | csviamonde.ca/nos-ecoles/trouver-une-ecole/fiche-ecole/ecole-secondaire-georges-p-vanier | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/westdale/ |
The verdict
- •École secondaire Georges-P-Vanier scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (65.8 vs 48.6).
- •École secondaire Georges-P-Vanier does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (73% vs 57%).
- •École secondaire Georges-P-Vanier does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (100% vs 88%).
- •Westdale Secondary School is the larger school with 1,525 students compared with 85.
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 Georges-P-Vanier better than Westdale Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), École secondaire Georges-P-Vanier ranks higher (65.8 vs 48.6 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 Georges-P-Vanier and Westdale Secondary School?
About 887 m in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École secondaire Georges-P-Vanier: 85. Westdale Secondary School: 1,525. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École secondaire Georges-P-Vanier and Westdale Secondary School rank in Ontario?
École secondaire Georges-P-Vanier is 215th of 766 and Westdale Secondary School is 408th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).