London South Collegiate Institute vs St. John French Immersion School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
London South Collegiate Institute
London · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
880 students
St. John French Immersion School
London · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
540 students
| Measure | London South Collegiate Institute London, Ontario | St. John French Immersion School London, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 26 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #627 of 766 | #993 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #627 of 766 | #993 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 880 | 540 |
| Enrolment | 880 | 540 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 88% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 83% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 49% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 73% | – |
| Low-income households | 14% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 5% |
| First language not English | 19% | 20% |
| Special education | 17% | 4% |
| 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 | London | London |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/South.cfm | www.ldcsb.ca/school/JHN/ |
The verdict
- •St. John French Immersion School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (66.5 vs 25.6).
- •London South Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 880 students compared with 540.
- •London South Collegiate Institute is a public school while St. John French Immersion 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 London South Collegiate Institute better than St. John French Immersion School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. John French Immersion School ranks higher (66.5 vs 25.6 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 London South Collegiate Institute and St. John French Immersion School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between London and London in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
London South Collegiate Institute: 880. St. John French Immersion School: 540. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do London South Collegiate Institute and St. John French Immersion School rank in Ontario?
London South Collegiate Institute is 627th of 766 and St. John French Immersion School is 993rd of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).