Governor Simcoe Secondary School vs West Ferris Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 342 km 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
West Ferris Secondary School
North Bay · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
770 students
| Measure | Governor Simcoe Secondary School St Catharines, Ontario | West Ferris Secondary School North Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 71 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #164 of 766 | #509 of 766 |
| National rank | #164 of 766 | #509 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 765 | 770 |
| Enrolment | 765 | 770 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 66% | 32% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 88% | 87% |
| Low-income households | 6% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 2% |
| First language not English | 7% | 3% |
| Special education | 21% | 31% |
| 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 | North Bay |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | govsimcoe.dsbn.org/ | www.nearnorthschools.ca/west-ferris/ |
The verdict
- •Governor Simcoe Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (70.5 vs 38.1).
- •Governor Simcoe Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (66% vs 32%).
- •Governor Simcoe Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (88% vs 87%).
- •West Ferris Secondary School is the larger school with 770 students compared with 765.
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 West Ferris Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Governor Simcoe Secondary School ranks higher (70.5 vs 38.1 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 Governor Simcoe Secondary School and West Ferris Secondary School?
About 342 km in a straight line, between St Catharines and North Bay in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Governor Simcoe Secondary School: 765. West Ferris Secondary School: 770. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Governor Simcoe Secondary School and West Ferris Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Governor Simcoe Secondary School is 164th of 766 and West Ferris Secondary School is 509th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).