North Star High School vs Stella Maris Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.8 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
Stella Maris Catholic School
Amherstburg · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
415 students
| Measure | North Star High School Amherstburg, Ontario | Stella Maris Catholic School Amherstburg, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 53 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #350 of 766 | #222 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #350 of 766 | #222 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 680 | 415 |
| Enrolment | 680 | 415 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 79% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 91.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 51% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 85% | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 3% | 5% |
| Special education | 34% | 25% |
| 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 | Amherstburg |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | – | sites.google.com/a/catholicboard.ca/sm-portal/ |
The verdict
- •Stella Maris Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (83.1 vs 52.9).
- •North Star High School is the larger school with 680 students compared with 415.
- •North Star High School is a public school while Stella Maris 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 Stella Maris Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Stella Maris Catholic School ranks higher (83.1 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 Stella Maris Catholic School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Amherstburg and Amherstburg in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
North Star High School: 680. Stella Maris Catholic School: 415. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do North Star High School and Stella Maris Catholic School rank in Ontario?
North Star High School is 350th of 766 and Stella Maris Catholic School is 222nd of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).