Georgetown District High School vs Grand River Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 47 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Georgetown District High School
Georgetown · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,565 students
Grand River Collegiate Institute
Kitchener · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,560 students
| Measure | Georgetown District High School Georgetown, Ontario | Grand River Collegiate Institute Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 75 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #123 of 766 | #369 of 766 |
| National rank | #123 of 766 | #369 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,565 | 1,560 |
| Enrolment | 1,565 | 1,560 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 72% | 58% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 85% | 83% |
| Low-income households | 2% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 5% |
| First language not English | 13% | 23% |
| Special education | 32% | 27% |
| Identified as gifted | 3% | 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 | Georgetown | Kitchener |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | georgetowndistricthighschool.com/website2/index.asp | grci.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Georgetown District High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (74.6 vs 51.7).
- •Georgetown District High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (72% vs 58%).
- •Georgetown District High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (85% vs 83%).
- •Georgetown District High School is the larger school with 1,565 students compared with 1,560.
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 Georgetown District High School better than Grand River Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), Georgetown District High School ranks higher (74.6 vs 51.7 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 Georgetown District High School and Grand River Collegiate Institute?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Georgetown and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Georgetown District High School: 1,565. Grand River Collegiate Institute: 1,560. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Georgetown District High School and Grand River Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
Georgetown District High School is 123rd of 766 and Grand River Collegiate Institute is 369th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).