John McGregor Secondary School vs St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John McGregor Secondary School
Chatham · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
560 students
St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School
Chatham · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
565 students
| Measure | John McGregor Secondary School Chatham, Ontario | St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School Chatham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 12 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #726 of 766 | #2817 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #726 of 766 | #2817 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 560 | 565 |
| Enrolment | 560 | 565 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 66.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 70.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 33% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 65% | – |
| Low-income households | 14% | 14% |
| Parents without a credential | 8% | 6% |
| First language not English | 7% | 5% |
| Special education | 45% | 14% |
| 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 | Chatham | Chatham |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | jmss.lkdsb.net/ | – |
The verdict
- •St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (34.9 vs 11.9).
- •St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 560.
- •John McGregor Secondary School is a public school while St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic 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 John McGregor Secondary School better than St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School ranks higher (34.9 vs 11.9 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 McGregor Secondary School and St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Chatham and Chatham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John McGregor Secondary School: 560. St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School: 565. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John McGregor Secondary School and St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School rank in Ontario?
John McGregor Secondary School is 726th of 766 and St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School is 2817th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).