North Star High School vs St Joseph Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 9.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Star High School
Amherstburg · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
680 students
St Joseph Catholic School
River Canard · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
695 students
| Measure | North Star High School Amherstburg, Ontario | St Joseph Catholic School River Canard, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 53 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #350 of 766 | #226 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #350 of 766 | #226 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 680 | 695 |
| Enrolment | 680 | 695 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 79% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 88% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 51% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 85% | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 3% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 3% | 5% |
| Special education | 34% | 13% |
| 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 | Amherstburg | River Canard |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | – | www.wecdsb.on.ca/stje |
The verdict
- •St Joseph Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (83.0 vs 52.9).
- •St Joseph Catholic School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 680.
- •North Star High School is a public school while St Joseph 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 Star High School better than St Joseph Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Joseph Catholic School ranks higher (83.0 vs 52.9 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 Star High School and St Joseph Catholic School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Amherstburg and River Canard in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
North Star High School: 680. St Joseph Catholic School: 695. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do North Star High School and St Joseph Catholic School rank in Ontario?
North Star High School is 350th of 766 and St Joseph Catholic School is 226th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).