Kincardine District Secondary School vs North Star High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 260 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kincardine District Secondary School
Kincardine · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
675 students
North Star High School
Amherstburg · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
680 students
| Measure | Kincardine District Secondary School Kincardine, Ontario | North Star High School Amherstburg, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 58 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #305 of 766 | #350 of 766 |
| National rank | #305 of 766 | #350 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 675 | 680 |
| Enrolment | 675 | 680 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 49% | 51% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 91% | 85% |
| Low-income households | 6% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 2% |
| First language not English | 5% | 3% |
| Special education | 31% | 34% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 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 | Kincardine | Amherstburg |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.kdss.bwdsb.on.ca | – |
The verdict
- •Kincardine District Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (57.6 vs 52.9).
- •North Star High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (51% vs 49%).
- •Kincardine District Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (91% vs 85%).
- •North Star High School is the larger school with 680 students compared with 675.
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 Kincardine District Secondary School better than North Star High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Kincardine District Secondary School ranks higher (57.6 vs 52.9 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 Kincardine District Secondary School and North Star High School?
About 260 km in a straight line, between Kincardine and Amherstburg in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Kincardine District Secondary School: 675. North Star High School: 680. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Kincardine District Secondary School and North Star High School rank in Ontario?
Kincardine District Secondary School is 305th of 766 and North Star High School is 350th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).