Port Hope High School vs St. Mary Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 12 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Port Hope High School
Port Hope · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
220 students
St. Mary Catholic Secondary School
Cobourg · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
835 students
| Measure | Port Hope High School Port Hope, Ontario | St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Cobourg, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 30 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #588 of 766 | #382 of 766 |
| National rank | #588 of 766 | #382 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 220 | 835 |
| Enrolment | 220 | 835 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 27% | 57% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 79% | 75% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 1% |
| First language not English | 0% | 3% |
| Special education | 40% | 28% |
| 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 | Port Hope | Cobourg |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | porthopehigh.kprdsb.ca/ | www.smcss.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St. Mary Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (50.7 vs 29.6).
- •St. Mary Catholic Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (57% vs 27%).
- •Port Hope High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (79% vs 75%).
- •St. Mary Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 835 students compared with 220.
- •Port Hope High School is a public school while St. Mary 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 Port Hope High School better than St. Mary Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Mary Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (50.7 vs 29.6 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 Port Hope High School and St. Mary Catholic Secondary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Port Hope and Cobourg in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Port Hope High School: 220. St. Mary Catholic Secondary School: 835. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Port Hope High School and St. Mary Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Port Hope High School is 588th of 766 and St. Mary Catholic Secondary School is 382nd of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).