Essex District High School vs St Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 313 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Essex District High School
Essex · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
695 students
St Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational School
St Catharines · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
700 students
| Measure | Essex District High School Essex, Ontario | St Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational School St Catharines, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #319 of 766 | #338 of 766 |
| National rank | #319 of 766 | #338 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 695 | 700 |
| Enrolment | 695 | 700 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 63% | 74% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 79% | 85% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 18% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 6% |
| First language not English | 2% | 27% |
| Special education | 24% | 49% |
| 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 | Essex | St Catharines |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.publicboard.ca/school/edhs/Pages/default.aspx | collegiate.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Essex District High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (55.2 vs 53.8).
- •St Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (74% vs 63%).
- •St Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (85% vs 79%).
- •St Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational School is the larger school with 700 students compared with 695.
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 Essex District High School better than St Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Essex District High School ranks higher (55.2 vs 53.8 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 Essex District High School and St Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational School?
About 313 km in a straight line, between Essex and St Catharines in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Essex District High School: 695. St Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational School: 700. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Essex District High School and St Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational School rank in Ontario?
Essex District High School is 319th of 766 and St Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational School is 338th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).