Northern Secondary School vs Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 609 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Secondary School
Sturgeon Falls · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
175 students
Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School
Sturgeon Falls · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
210 students
| Measure | Northern Secondary School Sturgeon Falls, Ontario | Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School Sturgeon Falls, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 44 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #451 of 766 | #2771 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #451 of 766 | #2771 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 175 | 210 |
| Enrolment | 175 | 210 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 52.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 68.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 26% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 97% | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 40% | 40% |
| 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 | Sturgeon Falls | Sturgeon Falls |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.nearnorthschools.ca/northern/ | ols.npsc.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Northern Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (43.5 vs 35.6).
- •Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 175.
- •Northern Secondary School is a public school while Our Lady of Sorrows Separate 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 Northern Secondary School better than Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Northern Secondary School ranks higher (43.5 vs 35.6 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 Secondary School and Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School?
About 609 m in a straight line, between Sturgeon Falls and Sturgeon Falls in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Northern Secondary School: 175. Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School: 210. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Northern Secondary School and Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School rank in Ontario?
Northern Secondary School is 451st of 766 and Our Lady of Sorrows Separate School is 2771st of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).