Laura Secord Secondary School vs Parkdale Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 53 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laura Secord Secondary School
St Catharines · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
635 students
Parkdale Collegiate Institute
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
635 students
| Measure | Laura Secord Secondary School St Catharines, Ontario | Parkdale Collegiate Institute Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 52 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #373 of 766 | #423 of 766 |
| National rank | #373 of 766 | #423 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 635 | 635 |
| Enrolment | 635 | 635 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 63% | 61% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 85% | 86% |
| Low-income households | 14% | 13% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 8% |
| First language not English | 7% | 34% |
| Special education | 27% | 18% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 6% |
| 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 | St Catharines | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | secord.dsbn.edu.on.ca/ | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/parkdale/ |
The verdict
- •Laura Secord Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (51.5 vs 47.0).
- •Laura Secord Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (63% vs 61%).
- •Parkdale Collegiate Institute does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (86% vs 85%).
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 Laura Secord Secondary School better than Parkdale Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), Laura Secord Secondary School ranks higher (51.5 vs 47.0 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 Laura Secord Secondary School and Parkdale Collegiate Institute?
About 53 km in a straight line, between St Catharines and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Laura Secord Secondary School: 635. Parkdale Collegiate Institute: 635. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Laura Secord Secondary School and Parkdale Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
Laura Secord Secondary School is 373rd of 766 and Parkdale Collegiate Institute is 423rd of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).