Nora Frances Henderson vs St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 878 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nora Frances Henderson
Hamilton · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,270 students
St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School
Hamilton · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,615 students
| Measure | Nora Frances Henderson Hamilton, Ontario | St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 15 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #700 of 766 | #569 of 766 |
| National rank | #700 of 766 | #569 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,270 | 1,615 |
| Enrolment | 1,270 | 1,615 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 39% | 52% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 67% | 78% |
| Low-income households | 12% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 9% | 7% |
| First language not English | 44% | 29% |
| Special education | 19% | 15% |
| 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 | Hamilton | Hamilton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | – | sjb.hwcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (32.1 vs 15.3).
- •St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (52% vs 39%).
- •St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (78% vs 67%).
- •St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,615 students compared with 1,270.
- •Nora Frances Henderson is a public school while St. Jean de Brebeuf 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 Nora Frances Henderson better than St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (32.1 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 Nora Frances Henderson and St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School?
About 878 m in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Nora Frances Henderson: 1,270. St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School: 1,615. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Nora Frances Henderson and St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Nora Frances Henderson is 700th of 766 and St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School is 569th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).