Governor Simcoe Secondary School vs Prince Philip Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 506 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Governor Simcoe Secondary School
St Catharines · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
765 students
Prince Philip Public School
St Catharines · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
450 students
| Measure | Governor Simcoe Secondary School St Catharines, Ontario | Prince Philip Public School St Catharines, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 71 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #164 of 766 | #147 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #164 of 766 | #147 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 765 | 450 |
| Enrolment | 765 | 450 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 97.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 83% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 66% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 88% | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 7% | 10% |
| Special education | 21% | 10% |
| 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 | St Catharines | St Catharines |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | govsimcoe.dsbn.org/ | princephilipn.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Prince Philip Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.3 vs 70.5).
- •Governor Simcoe Secondary School is the larger school with 765 students compared with 450.
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 Governor Simcoe Secondary School better than Prince Philip Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Prince Philip Public School ranks higher (86.3 vs 70.5 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 Governor Simcoe Secondary School and Prince Philip Public School?
About 506 m in a straight line, between St Catharines and St Catharines in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Governor Simcoe Secondary School: 765. Prince Philip Public School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Governor Simcoe Secondary School and Prince Philip Public School rank in Ontario?
Governor Simcoe Secondary School is 164th of 766 and Prince Philip Public School is 147th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).