John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute vs Northern 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.
John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Guelph · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
2,115 students
Northern Secondary School
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
2,075 students
| Measure | John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute Guelph, Ontario | Northern Secondary School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 77 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #106 of 766 | #131 of 766 |
| National rank | #106 of 766 | #131 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 2,115 | 2,075 |
| Enrolment | 2,115 | 2,075 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 76% | 72% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 90% | 91% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 1% |
| First language not English | 17% | 21% |
| Special education | 29% | 21% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 17% |
| 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 | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/jfr | www.northern-secondary.com |
The verdict
- •John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.5 vs 74.0).
- •John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (76% vs 72%).
- •Northern Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (91% vs 90%).
- •John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute is the larger school with 2,115 students compared with 2,075.
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 F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute better than Northern Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute ranks higher (76.5 vs 74.0 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 John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute and Northern Secondary School?
About 71 km in a straight line, between Guelph and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute: 2,115. Northern Secondary School: 2,075. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute and Northern Secondary School rank in Ontario?
John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute is 106th of 766 and Northern Secondary School is 131st of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).