Gordon Public School vs Niagara Catholic Virtual Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gordon Public School
Welland · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
555 students
Niagara Catholic Virtual Secondary School
Welland · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
| Measure | Gordon Public School Welland, Ontario | Niagara Catholic Virtual Secondary School Welland, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 63 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #1203 of 3,871 | – |
| National rank | #1203 of 3,871 | – |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 555 | – |
| Enrolment | 555 | – |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 78% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 79.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | – |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | – |
| First language not English | 9% | – |
| Special education | 17% | – |
| Identified as gifted | 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 | Welland | Welland |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | gordon.dsbn.org/ | – |
The verdict
- •Gordon Public School is a public school while Niagara Catholic Virtual Secondary 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 Gordon Public School better than Niagara Catholic Virtual Secondary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gordon Public School and Niagara Catholic Virtual Secondary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Welland and Welland in Ontario.
How do Gordon Public School and Niagara Catholic Virtual Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Gordon Public School is 1203rd of 3,871 and Niagara Catholic Virtual Secondary School is unranked among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).