Jacob Hespeler Secondary School vs St Benedict Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 3.1 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
St Benedict Catholic Secondary School
Cambridge · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,955 students
| Measure | Jacob Hespeler Secondary School Cambridge, Ontario | St Benedict Catholic Secondary School Cambridge, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #286 of 766 | #348 of 766 |
| National rank | #286 of 766 | #348 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,070 | 1,955 |
| Enrolment | 1,070 | 1,955 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 61% | 52% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 83% | 90% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 5% |
| First language not English | 14% | 19% |
| Special education | 34% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 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 | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | jhss.wrdsb.ca/ | stbenedict.wcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Jacob Hespeler Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (59.1 vs 53.1).
- •Jacob Hespeler Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (61% vs 52%).
- •St Benedict Catholic Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (90% vs 83%).
- •St Benedict Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,955 students compared with 1,070.
- •Jacob Hespeler Secondary School is a public school while St Benedict Catholic Secondary 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 Jacob Hespeler Secondary School better than St Benedict Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Jacob Hespeler Secondary School ranks higher (59.1 vs 53.1 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 Jacob Hespeler Secondary School and St Benedict Catholic Secondary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Jacob Hespeler Secondary School: 1,070. St Benedict Catholic Secondary School: 1,955. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Jacob Hespeler Secondary School and St Benedict Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Jacob Hespeler Secondary School is 286th of 766 and St Benedict Catholic Secondary School is 348th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).