Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute vs Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 926 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Guelph · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,735 students
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
Guelph · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
620 students
| Measure | Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute Guelph, Ontario | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 68 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #189 of 766 | #464 of 766 |
| National rank | #189 of 766 | #464 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,735 | 620 |
| Enrolment | 1,735 | 620 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 71% | 63% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 91% | 77% |
| Low-income households | 8% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 10% |
| First language not English | 27% | 40% |
| Special education | 27% | 21% |
| Identified as gifted | 7% | 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 | Guelph | Guelph |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/gcvi | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/ourladyoflourdes/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (68.3 vs 43.1).
- •Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (71% vs 63%).
- •Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (91% vs 77%).
- •Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute is the larger school with 1,735 students compared with 620.
- •Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute is a public school while Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic 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 Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute better than Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute ranks higher (68.3 vs 43.1 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 Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School?
About 926 m in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute: 1,735. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School: 620. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute is 189th of 766 and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is 464th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).