Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School vs Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 95 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School
Sarnia · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,145 students
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School
London · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,145 students
| Measure | Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School Sarnia, Ontario | Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School London, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 74 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #125 of 766 | #592 of 766 |
| National rank | #125 of 766 | #592 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,145 | 1,145 |
| Enrolment | 1,145 | 1,145 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 61% | 51% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 92% | 79% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 8% |
| First language not English | 9% | 23% |
| Special education | 26% | 17% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 1% |
| 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 | Sarnia | London |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | northern.lkdsb.net/ | www.tvdsb.ca/SirWilfridLaurier.cfm |
The verdict
- •Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (74.4 vs 29.2).
- •Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (61% vs 51%).
- •Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (92% vs 79%).
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 Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School better than Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School ranks higher (74.4 vs 29.2 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 Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School and Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School?
About 95 km in a straight line, between Sarnia and London in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School: 1,145. Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School: 1,145. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School and Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School is 125th of 766 and Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School is 592nd of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).