Nepean High School vs Nora Frances Henderson
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 408 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nepean High School
Ottawa · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,270 students
Nora Frances Henderson
Hamilton · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,270 students
| Measure | Nepean High School Ottawa, Ontario | Nora Frances Henderson Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 83 Top 10% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #52 of 766 | #700 of 766 |
| National rank | #52 of 766 | #700 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,270 | 1,270 |
| Enrolment | 1,270 | 1,270 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 76% | 39% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 94% | 67% |
| Low-income households | 6% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 9% |
| First language not English | 14% | 44% |
| Special education | 30% | 19% |
| 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 | Ottawa | Hamilton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | nepeanhs.ocdsb.ca/ | – |
The verdict
- •Nepean High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (82.9 vs 15.3).
- •Nepean High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (76% vs 39%).
- •Nepean High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (94% vs 67%).
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 Nepean High School better than Nora Frances Henderson?
On the Success Index (Canada), Nepean High School ranks higher (82.9 vs 15.3 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 Nepean High School and Nora Frances Henderson?
About 408 km in a straight line, between Ottawa and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Nepean High School: 1,270. Nora Frances Henderson: 1,270. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Nepean High School and Nora Frances Henderson rank in Ontario?
Nepean High School is 52nd of 766 and Nora Frances Henderson is 700th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).