Northwest Public School vs St. Andre Bessette Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest Public School
London · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
St. Andre Bessette Secondary School
London · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,465 students
| Measure | Northwest Public School London, Ontario | St. Andre Bessette Secondary School London, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 63 Top 50% |
| Province rank | – | #243 of 766 |
| National rank | – | #243 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | – | 1,465 |
| Enrolment | – | 1,465 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 70% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 90% |
| Low-income households | – | 13% |
| Parents without a credential | – | 4% |
| First language not English | – | 23% |
| Special education | – | 14% |
| Identified as gifted | – | 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 | London | London |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | – | www.ldcsb.ca/school/SAB |
The verdict
- •Northwest Public School is a public school while St. Andre Bessette 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 Northwest Public School better than St. Andre Bessette Secondary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Northwest Public School and St. Andre Bessette Secondary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between London and London in Ontario.
How do Northwest Public School and St. Andre Bessette Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Northwest Public School is unranked and St. Andre Bessette Secondary School is 243rd of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).