Ferndale Public School vs Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferndale Public School
St Catharines · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
390 students
Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School
St Catharines · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,025 students
| Measure | Ferndale Public School St Catharines, Ontario | Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School St Catharines, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 65 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1068 of 3,871 | #190 of 766 |
| National rank | #1068 of 3,871 | #190 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 390 | 1,025 |
| Enrolment | 390 | 1,025 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 91% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 83% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 71% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 91% |
| Low-income households | 20% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 3% |
| First language not English | 10% | 20% |
| Special education | 25% | 17% |
| 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 | St Catharines | St Catharines |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ferndale.dsbn.org/ | sirwinston.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (68.3 vs 65.1).
- •Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School is the larger school with 1,025 students compared with 390.
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 Ferndale Public School better than Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School ranks higher (68.3 vs 65.1 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 Ferndale Public School and Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between St Catharines and St Catharines in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ferndale Public School: 390. Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School: 1,025. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ferndale Public School and Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Ferndale Public School is 1068th of 3,871 and Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School is 190th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).