Frontenac Secondary School vs Welborne Avenue Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 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
Welborne Avenue Public School
Kingston · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
375 students
| Measure | Frontenac Secondary School Kingston, Ontario | Welborne Avenue Public School Kingston, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 72 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #151 of 766 | #895 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #151 of 766 | #895 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,070 | 375 |
| Enrolment | 1,070 | 375 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 70% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 79.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 64% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 90% | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 8% | 10% |
| Special education | 28% | 15% |
| 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/ | welborne.limestone.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Frontenac Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (72.0 vs 68.5).
- •Frontenac Secondary School is the larger school with 1,070 students compared with 375.
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 Welborne Avenue Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Frontenac Secondary School ranks higher (72.0 vs 68.5 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 Welborne Avenue Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Kingston and Kingston in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Frontenac Secondary School: 1,070. Welborne Avenue Public School: 375. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Frontenac Secondary School and Welborne Avenue Public School rank in Ontario?
Frontenac Secondary School is 151st of 766 and Welborne Avenue Public School is 895th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).