Gloucester High School vs Lester B Pearson Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 585 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gloucester High School
Gloucester · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,160 students
Lester B Pearson Catholic High School
Gloucester · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
750 students
| Measure | Gloucester High School Gloucester, Ontario | Lester B Pearson Catholic High School Gloucester, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 7 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #750 of 766 | #653 of 766 |
| National rank | #750 of 766 | #653 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,160 | 750 |
| Enrolment | 1,160 | 750 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 28% | 41% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 64% | 82% |
| Low-income households | 18% | 16% |
| Parents without a credential | 11% | 10% |
| First language not English | 61% | 45% |
| Special education | 20% | 22% |
| 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 | Gloucester | Gloucester |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | gloucesterhs.ocdsb.ca/ | lbh.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Lester B Pearson Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (21.9 vs 6.5).
- •Lester B Pearson Catholic High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (41% vs 28%).
- •Lester B Pearson Catholic High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (82% vs 64%).
- •Gloucester High School is the larger school with 1,160 students compared with 750.
- •Gloucester High School is a public school while Lester B Pearson Catholic High 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 Gloucester High School better than Lester B Pearson Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Lester B Pearson Catholic High School ranks higher (21.9 vs 6.5 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 Gloucester High School and Lester B Pearson Catholic High School?
About 585 m in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Gloucester High School: 1,160. Lester B Pearson Catholic High School: 750. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Gloucester High School and Lester B Pearson Catholic High School rank in Ontario?
Gloucester High School is 750th of 766 and Lester B Pearson Catholic High School is 653rd of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).