La Salle Secondary School vs St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Salle Secondary School
Kingston · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
660 students
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Kingston · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
290 students
| Measure | La Salle Secondary School Kingston, Ontario | St Francis of Assisi Catholic School Kingston, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 58 Top 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #296 of 766 | #3759 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #296 of 766 | #3759 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 660 | 290 |
| Enrolment | 660 | 290 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 28.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 60.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 58% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 78% | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 30% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 10% |
| First language not English | 6% | 10% |
| Special education | 39% | 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 | lasalle.limestone.on.ca/ | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/stfa/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •La Salle Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.1 vs 8.9).
- •La Salle Secondary School is the larger school with 660 students compared with 290.
- •La Salle 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 La Salle Secondary School better than St Francis of Assisi Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), La Salle Secondary School ranks higher (58.1 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 La Salle Secondary School and St Francis of Assisi Catholic School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Kingston and Kingston in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
La Salle Secondary School: 660. St Francis of Assisi Catholic School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do La Salle Secondary School and St Francis of Assisi Catholic School rank in Ontario?
La Salle Secondary School is 296th 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).