Listowel District Secondary School vs Norwell District Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 15 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Listowel District Secondary School
Listowel · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
930 students
Norwell District Secondary School
Palmerston · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
735 students
| Measure | Listowel District Secondary School Listowel, Ontario | Norwell District Secondary School Palmerston, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 30 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #585 of 766 | #415 of 766 |
| National rank | #585 of 766 | #415 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 930 | 735 |
| Enrolment | 930 | 735 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 45% | 66% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 82% | 84% |
| Low-income households | 9% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 25% | 28% |
| First language not English | 14% | 8% |
| Special education | 18% | 36% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Listowel | Palmerston |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ldss.amdsb.ca | www.ugdsb.ca/norwell |
The verdict
- •Norwell District Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (48.0 vs 29.9).
- •Norwell District Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (66% vs 45%).
- •Norwell District Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (84% vs 82%).
- •Listowel District Secondary School is the larger school with 930 students compared with 735.
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 Listowel District Secondary School better than Norwell District Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Norwell District Secondary School ranks higher (48.0 vs 29.9 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 Listowel District Secondary School and Norwell District Secondary School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Listowel and Palmerston in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Listowel District Secondary School: 930. Norwell District Secondary School: 735. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Listowel District Secondary School and Norwell District Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Listowel District Secondary School is 585th of 766 and Norwell District Secondary School is 415th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).