Jacob Hespeler Secondary School vs Orchard Park Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 54 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jacob Hespeler Secondary School
Cambridge · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,070 students
Orchard Park Secondary School
Stoney Creek · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,070 students
| Measure | Jacob Hespeler Secondary School Cambridge, Ontario | Orchard Park Secondary School Stoney Creek, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #286 of 766 | #416 of 766 |
| National rank | #286 of 766 | #416 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,070 | 1,070 |
| Enrolment | 1,070 | 1,070 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 61% | 50% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 83% | 85% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 4% |
| First language not English | 14% | 35% |
| Special education | 34% | 17% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | Cambridge | Stoney Creek |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | jhss.wrdsb.ca/ | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/orchardpark/ |
The verdict
- •Jacob Hespeler Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (59.1 vs 48.0).
- •Jacob Hespeler Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (61% vs 50%).
- •Orchard Park Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (85% vs 83%).
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 Jacob Hespeler Secondary School better than Orchard Park Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Jacob Hespeler Secondary School ranks higher (59.1 vs 48.0 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 Jacob Hespeler Secondary School and Orchard Park Secondary School?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Stoney Creek in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Jacob Hespeler Secondary School: 1,070. Orchard Park Secondary School: 1,070. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Jacob Hespeler Secondary School and Orchard Park Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Jacob Hespeler Secondary School is 286th of 766 and Orchard Park Secondary School is 416th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).