Listowel District Secondary School vs St Mary's Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 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
St Mary's Separate School
Listowel · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
395 students
| Measure | Listowel District Secondary School Listowel, Ontario | St Mary's Separate School Listowel, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 30 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #585 of 766 | #1207 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #585 of 766 | #1207 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 930 | 395 |
| Enrolment | 930 | 395 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 81% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 80.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 45% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 82% | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 25% | 25% |
| First language not English | 14% | 20% |
| Special education | 18% | 10% |
| 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 | Listowel |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ldss.amdsb.ca | www.huronperthcatholic.ca/StMarysListowel/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (62.8 vs 29.9).
- •Listowel District Secondary School is the larger school with 930 students compared with 395.
- •Listowel District Secondary School is a public school while St Mary's Separate 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 Listowel District Secondary School better than St Mary's Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Mary's Separate School ranks higher (62.8 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 St Mary's Separate School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Listowel and Listowel in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Listowel District Secondary School: 930. St Mary's Separate School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Listowel District Secondary School and St Mary's Separate School rank in Ontario?
Listowel District Secondary School is 585th of 766 and St Mary's Separate School is 1207th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).