Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute vs St John Bosco Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 648 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
St John Bosco Catholic School
Guelph · Catholic alternative · Grades 9-12
65 students
| Measure | Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute Guelph, Ontario | St John Bosco Catholic School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 68 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #189 of 766 | – |
| National rank | #189 of 766 | – |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Alternative |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,735 | 65 |
| Enrolment | 1,735 | 65 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 71% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 91% | – |
| Low-income households | 8% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 0% |
| First language not English | 27% | 0% |
| Special education | 27% | 60% |
| 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/stjohnbosco/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute is the larger school with 1,735 students compared with 65.
- •Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute is a public school while St John Bosco 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 St John Bosco Catholic 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 Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute and St John Bosco Catholic School?
About 648 m in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute: 1,735. St John Bosco Catholic School: 65. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute and St John Bosco Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute is 189th of 766 and St John Bosco Catholic School is unranked among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).