Essex District High School vs St Mary Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 5.7 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 Mary Catholic School
Maidstone · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
170 students
| Measure | Essex District High School Essex, Ontario | St Mary Catholic School Maidstone, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #319 of 766 | #931 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #319 of 766 | #931 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 695 | 170 |
| Enrolment | 695 | 170 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 62.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 92.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 63% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 79% | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 5% |
| First language not English | 2% | 5% |
| Special education | 24% | 5% |
| 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 | Maidstone |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.publicboard.ca/school/edhs/Pages/default.aspx | www.wecdsb.on.ca/stmary |
The verdict
- •St Mary Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (67.8 vs 55.2).
- •Essex District High School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 170.
- •Essex District High School is a public school while St Mary Catholic School is a catholic 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 Essex District High School better than St Mary Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Mary Catholic School ranks higher (67.8 vs 55.2 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 Mary Catholic School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Essex and Maidstone in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Essex District High School: 695. St Mary Catholic School: 170. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Essex District High School and St Mary Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Essex District High School is 319th of 766 and St Mary Catholic School is 931st of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).