North Star High School vs St Thomas of Villanova Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 11 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 Thomas of Villanova Secondary School
Lasalle · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,290 students
| Measure | North Star High School Amherstburg, Ontario | St Thomas of Villanova Secondary School Lasalle, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 53 Top 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #350 of 766 | #18 of 766 |
| National rank | #350 of 766 | #18 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 680 | 1,290 |
| Enrolment | 680 | 1,290 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 51% | 71% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 85% | 97% |
| Low-income households | 6% | 3% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 1% |
| First language not English | 3% | 7% |
| Special education | 34% | 21% |
| 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 | Lasalle |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | – | www.wecdsb.on.ca/stov |
The verdict
- •St Thomas of Villanova Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (88.0 vs 52.9).
- •St Thomas of Villanova Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (71% vs 51%).
- •St Thomas of Villanova Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (97% vs 85%).
- •St Thomas of Villanova Secondary School is the larger school with 1,290 students compared with 680.
- •North Star High School is a public school while St Thomas of Villanova 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 North Star High School better than St Thomas of Villanova Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Thomas of Villanova Secondary School ranks higher (88.0 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 Thomas of Villanova Secondary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Amherstburg and Lasalle in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
North Star High School: 680. St Thomas of Villanova Secondary School: 1,290. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do North Star High School and St Thomas of Villanova Secondary School rank in Ontario?
North Star High School is 350th of 766 and St Thomas of Villanova Secondary School is 18th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).