Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute vs Highland Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Cambridge · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
960 students
Highland Public School
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
425 students
| Measure | Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute Cambridge, Ontario | Highland Public School Cambridge, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 51 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #377 of 766 | #2381 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #377 of 766 | #2381 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 960 | 425 |
| Enrolment | 960 | 425 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 65% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 74.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 68% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 83% | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 9% | 5% |
| First language not English | 29% | 10% |
| Special education | 23% | 20% |
| 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 | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | gci.wrdsb.ca/ | hig.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (51.2 vs 43.1).
- •Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute is the larger school with 960 students compared with 425.
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 Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute better than Highland Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute ranks higher (51.2 vs 43.1 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 Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute and Highland Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute: 960. Highland Public School: 425. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute and Highland Public School rank in Ontario?
Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute is 377th of 766 and Highland Public School is 2381st of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).