Frontenac Secondary School vs Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic 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.
Frontenac Secondary School
Kingston · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,070 students
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
Kingston · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
210 students
| Measure | Frontenac Secondary School Kingston, Ontario | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Kingston, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 72 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #151 of 766 | #2820 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #151 of 766 | #2820 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,070 | 210 |
| Enrolment | 1,070 | 210 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 57.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 65% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 64% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 90% | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 8% | 10% |
| Special education | 28% | 25% |
| 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 | frontenacss.limestone.on.ca/ | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/lady/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Frontenac Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (72.0 vs 34.8).
- •Frontenac Secondary School is the larger school with 1,070 students compared with 210.
- •Frontenac Secondary School is a public school while Our Lady of Lourdes 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 Frontenac Secondary School better than Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Frontenac Secondary School ranks higher (72.0 vs 34.8 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 Frontenac Secondary School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Kingston and Kingston in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Frontenac Secondary School: 1,070. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School: 210. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Frontenac Secondary School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Frontenac Secondary School is 151st of 766 and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is 2820th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).