Laura Secord Secondary School vs St Alfred Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 353 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
St Alfred Catholic Elementary School
St Catharines · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
405 students
| Measure | Laura Secord Secondary School St Catharines, Ontario | St Alfred Catholic Elementary School St Catharines, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 52 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #373 of 766 | #1750 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #373 of 766 | #1750 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 635 | 405 |
| Enrolment | 635 | 405 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 89% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 77.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 63% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 85% | – |
| Low-income households | 14% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 10% |
| First language not English | 7% | 30% |
| Special education | 27% | 20% |
| 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/ | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/stalfred/ |
The verdict
- •St Alfred Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (54.5 vs 51.5).
- •Laura Secord Secondary School is the larger school with 635 students compared with 405.
- •Laura Secord Secondary School is a public school while St Alfred Catholic Elementary 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 Laura Secord Secondary School better than St Alfred Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Alfred Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (54.5 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 St Alfred Catholic Elementary School?
About 353 m in a straight line, between St Catharines and St Catharines in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Laura Secord Secondary School: 635. St Alfred Catholic Elementary School: 405. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Laura Secord Secondary School and St Alfred Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Laura Secord Secondary School is 373rd of 766 and St Alfred Catholic Elementary School is 1750th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).