Pope Francis Catholic Secondary School vs Prince of Wales Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 628 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pope Francis Catholic Secondary School
Thorold · Catholic alternative · Grades 9-12
190 students
Prince of Wales Public School
Thorold · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
290 students
| Measure | Pope Francis Catholic Secondary School Thorold, Ontario | Prince of Wales Public School Thorold, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 57 Top 50% |
| Province rank | – | #1617 of 3,871 |
| National rank | – | #1617 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Alternative | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 190 | 290 |
| Enrolment | 190 | 290 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 68% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 81% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 10% |
| Special education | 0% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 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 | Thorold | Thorold |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | – | princewaless.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Prince of Wales Public School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 190.
- •Pope Francis Catholic Secondary School is a catholic school while Prince of Wales Public School is a public 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 Pope Francis Catholic Secondary School better than Prince of Wales Public 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 Pope Francis Catholic Secondary School and Prince of Wales Public School?
About 628 m in a straight line, between Thorold and Thorold in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Pope Francis Catholic Secondary School: 190. Prince of Wales Public School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Pope Francis Catholic Secondary School and Prince of Wales Public School rank in Ontario?
Pope Francis Catholic Secondary School is unranked and Prince of Wales Public School is 1617th of 3,871 among alternative schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).