Orchard Park Secondary School vs St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 5.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Park Secondary School
Stoney Creek · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,070 students
St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School
Stoney Creek · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
525 students
| Measure | Orchard Park Secondary School Stoney Creek, Ontario | St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School Stoney Creek, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 48 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #416 of 766 | #1238 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #416 of 766 | #1238 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,070 | 525 |
| Enrolment | 1,070 | 525 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 86% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 71% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 50% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 85% | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 1% |
| First language not English | 35% | 5% |
| Special education | 17% | 12% |
| Identified as gifted | 3% | 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 | Stoney Creek | Stoney Creek |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/orchardpark/ | stga.hwcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (62.2 vs 48.0).
- •Orchard Park Secondary School is the larger school with 1,070 students compared with 525.
- •Orchard Park Secondary School is a public school while St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary 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 Orchard Park Secondary School better than St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (62.2 vs 48.0 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 Orchard Park Secondary School and St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Stoney Creek and Stoney Creek in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Orchard Park Secondary School: 1,070. St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School: 525. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Orchard Park Secondary School and St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Orchard Park Secondary School is 416th of 766 and St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School is 1238th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).