Kingston Secondary School vs St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingston Secondary School
Kingston · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,110 students
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Kingston · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
290 students
| Measure | Kingston Secondary School Kingston, Ontario | St Francis of Assisi Catholic School Kingston, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 52 Top 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #371 of 766 | #3759 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #371 of 766 | #3759 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,110 | 290 |
| Enrolment | 1,110 | 290 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 28.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 60.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 60% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 87% | – |
| Low-income households | 14% | 30% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 10% |
| First language not English | 15% | 10% |
| Special education | 30% | 25% |
| 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 | Kingston | Kingston |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | – | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/stfa/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Kingston Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (51.6 vs 8.9).
- •Kingston Secondary School is the larger school with 1,110 students compared with 290.
- •Kingston Secondary School is a public school while St Francis of Assisi 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 Kingston Secondary School better than St Francis of Assisi Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Kingston Secondary School ranks higher (51.6 vs 8.9 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 Kingston Secondary School and St Francis of Assisi Catholic School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kingston and Kingston in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Kingston Secondary School: 1,110. St Francis of Assisi Catholic School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Kingston Secondary School and St Francis of Assisi Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Kingston Secondary School is 371st of 766 and St Francis of Assisi Catholic School is 3759th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).