Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School vs St Benedict Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School
Sudbury · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
885 students
St Benedict Catholic Secondary School
Sudbury · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
645 students
| Measure | Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School Sudbury, Ontario | St Benedict Catholic Secondary School Sudbury, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 87 Top 5% | 52 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #25 of 766 | #374 of 766 |
| National rank | #25 of 766 | #374 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 885 | 645 |
| Enrolment | 885 | 645 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 77% | 57% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 96% | 88% |
| Low-income households | 6% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 4% |
| First language not English | 8% | 15% |
| Special education | 22% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 1% |
| 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 | Sudbury | Sudbury |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.rainbowschools.ca/secondary/loellenss/ | st-benedict.scdsb.edu.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.8 vs 51.5).
- •Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (77% vs 57%).
- •Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (96% vs 88%).
- •Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School is the larger school with 885 students compared with 645.
- •Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School is a public school while St Benedict Catholic Secondary 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 Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School better than St Benedict Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School ranks higher (86.8 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 Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School and St Benedict Catholic Secondary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sudbury and Sudbury in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School: 885. St Benedict Catholic Secondary School: 645. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School and St Benedict Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School is 25th of 766 and St Benedict Catholic Secondary School is 374th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).