North Hastings High School vs Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 239 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Hastings High School
Bancroft · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
450 students
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School
Bancroft · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
255 students
| Measure | North Hastings High School Bancroft, Ontario | Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School Bancroft, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 21 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #659 of 766 | #2869 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #659 of 766 | #2869 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 450 | 255 |
| Enrolment | 450 | 255 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 75% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 59% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 38% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 69% | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 35% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 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 | Bancroft | Bancroft |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | nhhs.hpedsb.on.ca | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/omer/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (33.9 vs 21.1).
- •North Hastings High School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 255.
- •North Hastings High School is a public school while Our Lady of Mercy Catholic 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 North Hastings High School better than Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School ranks higher (33.9 vs 21.1 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 North Hastings High School and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School?
About 239 m in a straight line, between Bancroft and Bancroft in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
North Hastings High School: 450. Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School: 255. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do North Hastings High School and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School rank in Ontario?
North Hastings High School is 659th of 766 and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School is 2869th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).