Lakeshore Catholic High School vs Port Colborne High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeshore Catholic High School
Port Colborne · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
680 students
Port Colborne High School
Port Colborne · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
420 students
| Measure | Lakeshore Catholic High School Port Colborne, Ontario | Port Colborne High School Port Colborne, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 49 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #398 of 766 | #224 of 766 |
| National rank | #398 of 766 | #224 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 680 | 420 |
| Enrolment | 680 | 420 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 48% | 62% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 87% | 95% |
| Low-income households | 9% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 5% |
| First language not English | 5% | 5% |
| Special education | 24% | 40% |
| 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 | Port Colborne | Port Colborne |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.lakeshorecatholic.ca/ | porthigh.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Port Colborne High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (65.0 vs 49.4).
- •Port Colborne High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (62% vs 48%).
- •Port Colborne High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (95% vs 87%).
- •Lakeshore Catholic High School is the larger school with 680 students compared with 420.
- •Lakeshore Catholic High School is a catholic school while Port Colborne High School is a public 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 Lakeshore Catholic High School better than Port Colborne High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Port Colborne High School ranks higher (65.0 vs 49.4 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 Lakeshore Catholic High School and Port Colborne High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Port Colborne and Port Colborne in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lakeshore Catholic High School: 680. Port Colborne High School: 420. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lakeshore Catholic High School and Port Colborne High School rank in Ontario?
Lakeshore Catholic High School is 398th of 766 and Port Colborne High School is 224th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).