Loretto Catholic Elementary School vs Westlane Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loretto Catholic Elementary School
Niagara Falls · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
400 students
Westlane Secondary School
Niagara Falls · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
825 students
| Measure | Loretto Catholic Elementary School Niagara Falls, Ontario | Westlane Secondary School Niagara Falls, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 68 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #946 of 3,871 | #288 of 766 |
| National rank | #946 of 3,871 | #288 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 400 | 825 |
| Enrolment | 400 | 825 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 66.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 90.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 66% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 87% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 3% |
| First language not English | 15% | 39% |
| Special education | 15% | 16% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 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 | Niagara Falls | Niagara Falls |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/lorettocatholic/ | westlane.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Loretto Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (67.5 vs 59.0).
- •Westlane Secondary School is the larger school with 825 students compared with 400.
- •Loretto Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Westlane Secondary School is a public 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 Loretto Catholic Elementary School better than Westlane Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Loretto Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (67.5 vs 59.0 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 Loretto Catholic Elementary School and Westlane Secondary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Loretto Catholic Elementary School: 400. Westlane Secondary School: 825. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Loretto Catholic Elementary School and Westlane Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Loretto Catholic Elementary School is 946th of 3,871 and Westlane Secondary School is 288th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).