Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute vs Stephen Lewis Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 71 km 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
Stephen Lewis Secondary School
Thornhill · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,730 students
| Measure | Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute Guelph, Ontario | Stephen Lewis Secondary School Thornhill, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 68 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #189 of 766 | #29 of 766 |
| National rank | #189 of 766 | #29 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,735 | 1,730 |
| Enrolment | 1,735 | 1,730 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 71% | 81% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 91% | 92% |
| Low-income households | 8% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 1% |
| First language not English | 27% | 48% |
| Special education | 27% | 26% |
| Identified as gifted | 7% | 1% |
| 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 | Thornhill |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/gcvi | stephenlewis.ss.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Stephen Lewis Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.2 vs 68.3).
- •Stephen Lewis Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (81% vs 71%).
- •Stephen Lewis Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (92% vs 91%).
- •Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute is the larger school with 1,735 students compared with 1,730.
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 Stephen Lewis Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Stephen Lewis Secondary School ranks higher (86.2 vs 68.3 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 Stephen Lewis Secondary School?
About 71 km in a straight line, between Guelph and Thornhill in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute: 1,735. Stephen Lewis Secondary School: 1,730. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute and Stephen Lewis Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute is 189th of 766 and Stephen Lewis Secondary School is 29th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).