Laura Secord Secondary School vs Prince of Wales Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 779 m 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
Prince of Wales Public School
St Catharines · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
285 students
| Measure | Laura Secord Secondary School St Catharines, Ontario | Prince of Wales Public School St Catharines, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 52 Top 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #373 of 766 | #387 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #373 of 766 | #387 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 635 | 285 |
| Enrolment | 635 | 285 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 89.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 89% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 63% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 85% | – |
| Low-income households | 14% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 0% |
| First language not English | 7% | 15% |
| Special education | 27% | 15% |
| 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 | St Catharines | St Catharines |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | secord.dsbn.edu.on.ca/ | princewalesn.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Prince of Wales Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (78.3 vs 51.5).
- •Laura Secord Secondary School is the larger school with 635 students compared with 285.
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 Prince of Wales Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Prince of Wales Public School ranks higher (78.3 vs 51.5 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 Prince of Wales Public School?
About 779 m in a straight line, between St Catharines and St Catharines in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Laura Secord Secondary School: 635. Prince of Wales Public School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Laura Secord Secondary School and Prince of Wales Public School rank in Ontario?
Laura Secord Secondary School is 373rd of 766 and Prince of Wales Public School is 387th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).