John Diefenbaker Senior School vs Laura Secord Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 179 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Diefenbaker Senior School
Hanover · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
625 students
Laura Secord Secondary School
St Catharines · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
635 students
| Measure | John Diefenbaker Senior School Hanover, Ontario | Laura Secord Secondary School St Catharines, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 34 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #551 of 766 | #373 of 766 |
| National rank | #551 of 766 | #373 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 625 | 635 |
| Enrolment | 625 | 635 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 54% | 63% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 79% | 85% |
| Low-income households | 11% | 14% |
| Parents without a credential | 8% | 4% |
| First language not English | 2% | 7% |
| Special education | 36% | 27% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Hanover | St Catharines |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.jdss.bwdsb.on.ca | secord.dsbn.edu.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Laura Secord Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (51.5 vs 34.2).
- •Laura Secord Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (63% vs 54%).
- •Laura Secord Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (85% vs 79%).
- •Laura Secord Secondary School is the larger school with 635 students compared with 625.
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 John Diefenbaker Senior School better than Laura Secord Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Laura Secord Secondary School ranks higher (51.5 vs 34.2 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 John Diefenbaker Senior School and Laura Secord Secondary School?
About 179 km in a straight line, between Hanover and St Catharines in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John Diefenbaker Senior School: 625. Laura Secord Secondary School: 635. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John Diefenbaker Senior School and Laura Secord Secondary School rank in Ontario?
John Diefenbaker Senior School is 551st of 766 and Laura Secord Secondary School is 373rd of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).