John McGregor Secondary School vs Ursuline College Chatham 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.
John McGregor Secondary School
Chatham · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
560 students
Ursuline College Chatham Catholic Secondary School
Chatham · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,335 students
| Measure | John McGregor Secondary School Chatham, Ontario | Ursuline College Chatham Catholic Secondary School Chatham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 12 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #726 of 766 | #320 of 766 |
| National rank | #726 of 766 | #320 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 560 | 1,335 |
| Enrolment | 560 | 1,335 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 33% | 60% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 65% | 88% |
| Low-income households | 14% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 8% | 6% |
| First language not English | 7% | 3% |
| Special education | 45% | 25% |
| 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/ | www.st-clair.net/ucc/ |
The verdict
- •Ursuline College Chatham Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (55.2 vs 11.9).
- •Ursuline College Chatham Catholic Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (60% vs 33%).
- •Ursuline College Chatham Catholic Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (88% vs 65%).
- •Ursuline College Chatham Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,335 students compared with 560.
- •John McGregor Secondary School is a public school while Ursuline College Chatham 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 John McGregor Secondary School better than Ursuline College Chatham Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Ursuline College Chatham Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (55.2 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 Ursuline College Chatham Catholic Secondary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Chatham and Chatham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John McGregor Secondary School: 560. Ursuline College Chatham Catholic Secondary School: 1,335. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John McGregor Secondary School and Ursuline College Chatham Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
John McGregor Secondary School is 726th of 766 and Ursuline College Chatham Catholic Secondary School is 320th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).