Perth and District Collegiate Institute vs St John Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Perth and District Collegiate Institute
Perth · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
580 students
St John Catholic High School
Perth Road · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
340 students
| Measure | Perth and District Collegiate Institute Perth, Ontario | St John Catholic High School Perth Road, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 31 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #580 of 766 | #500 of 766 |
| National rank | #580 of 766 | #500 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 580 | 340 |
| Enrolment | 580 | 340 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 42% | 45% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 71% | 81% |
| Low-income households | 9% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 5% |
| First language not English | 3% | 5% |
| Special education | 31% | 35% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Perth | Perth Road |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | perth.ucdsb.on.ca/ | www.stjohnchs.cdsbeo.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St John Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (39.4 vs 31.3).
- •St John Catholic High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (45% vs 42%).
- •St John Catholic High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (81% vs 71%).
- •Perth and District Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 580 students compared with 340.
- •Perth and District Collegiate Institute is a public school while St John Catholic High 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 Perth and District Collegiate Institute better than St John Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St John Catholic High School ranks higher (39.4 vs 31.3 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 Perth and District Collegiate Institute and St John Catholic High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Perth and Perth Road in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Perth and District Collegiate Institute: 580. St John Catholic High School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Perth and District Collegiate Institute and St John Catholic High School rank in Ontario?
Perth and District Collegiate Institute is 580th of 766 and St John Catholic High School is 500th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).