H B Beal Secondary School vs Westdale Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 112 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
H B Beal Secondary School
London · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,525 students
Westdale Secondary School
Hamilton · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,525 students
| Measure | H B Beal Secondary School London, Ontario | Westdale Secondary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 33 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #559 of 766 | #408 of 766 |
| National rank | #559 of 766 | #408 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,525 | 1,525 |
| Enrolment | 1,525 | 1,525 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 56% | 57% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 79% | 88% |
| Low-income households | 18% | 14% |
| Parents without a credential | 7% | 5% |
| First language not English | 18% | 32% |
| Special education | 22% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 3% | 8% |
| 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 | London | Hamilton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/Beal.cfm | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/westdale/ |
The verdict
- •Westdale Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (48.6 vs 33.3).
- •Westdale Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (57% vs 56%).
- •Westdale Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (88% vs 79%).
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 H B Beal Secondary School better than Westdale Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Westdale Secondary School ranks higher (48.6 vs 33.3 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 H B Beal Secondary School and Westdale Secondary School?
About 112 km in a straight line, between London and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
H B Beal Secondary School: 1,525. Westdale Secondary School: 1,525. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do H B Beal Secondary School and Westdale Secondary School rank in Ontario?
H B Beal Secondary School is 559th of 766 and Westdale Secondary School is 408th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).