John McGregor Secondary School vs Victor Lauriston Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 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
Victor Lauriston Public School
Chatham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
320 students
| Measure | John McGregor Secondary School Chatham, Ontario | Victor Lauriston Public School Chatham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 12 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #726 of 766 | #3767 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #726 of 766 | #3767 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 560 | 320 |
| Enrolment | 560 | 320 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 43.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 51.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 33% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 65% | – |
| Low-income households | 14% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 8% | 10% |
| First language not English | 7% | 5% |
| Special education | 45% | 10% |
| 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/ | victor.lkdsb.net/ |
The verdict
- •John McGregor Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (11.9 vs 8.2).
- •John McGregor Secondary School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 320.
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 Victor Lauriston Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), John McGregor Secondary School ranks higher (11.9 vs 8.2 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 McGregor Secondary School and Victor Lauriston Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chatham and Chatham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John McGregor Secondary School: 560. Victor Lauriston Public School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John McGregor Secondary School and Victor Lauriston Public School rank in Ontario?
John McGregor Secondary School is 726th of 766 and Victor Lauriston Public School is 3767th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).