Orchard Park Secondary School vs St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.8 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. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School
Stoney Creek · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,640 students
| Measure | Orchard Park Secondary School Stoney Creek, Ontario | St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School Stoney Creek, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 48 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #416 of 766 | #218 of 766 |
| National rank | #416 of 766 | #218 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,070 | 1,640 |
| Enrolment | 1,070 | 1,640 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 50% | 67% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 85% | 90% |
| Low-income households | 7% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 5% |
| First language not English | 35% | 14% |
| Special education | 17% | 18% |
| Identified as gifted | 3% | 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 | Stoney Creek | Stoney Creek |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/orchardpark/ | cn.hwcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (65.5 vs 48.0).
- •St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (67% vs 50%).
- •St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (90% vs 85%).
- •St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,640 students compared with 1,070.
- •Orchard Park Secondary School is a public school while St. John Henry Newman Catholic 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 Orchard Park Secondary School better than St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (65.5 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. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School?
About 2.8 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. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School: 1,640. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Orchard Park Secondary School and St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Orchard Park Secondary School is 416th of 766 and St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School is 218th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).