Orillia Secondary School vs Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orillia Secondary School
Orillia · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,275 students
Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School
Orillia · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
720 students
| Measure | Orillia Secondary School Orillia, Ontario | Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School Orillia, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 40 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #485 of 766 | #505 of 766 |
| National rank | #485 of 766 | #505 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,275 | 720 |
| Enrolment | 1,275 | 720 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 42% | 40% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 83% | 83% |
| Low-income households | 7% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 3% |
| First language not English | 4% | 5% |
| Special education | 30% | 27% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 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 | Orillia | Orillia |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | oss.scdsb.on.ca/ | pfo.schools.smcdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Orillia Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (40.0 vs 38.7).
- •Orillia Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (42% vs 40%).
- •Orillia Secondary School is the larger school with 1,275 students compared with 720.
- •Orillia Secondary School is a public school while Patrick Fogarty 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 Orillia Secondary School better than Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Orillia Secondary School ranks higher (40.0 vs 38.7 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 Orillia Secondary School and Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Orillia and Orillia in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Orillia Secondary School: 1,275. Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School: 720. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Orillia Secondary School and Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Orillia Secondary School is 485th of 766 and Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School is 505th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).