Rick Hansen Secondary School vs St Joseph Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rick Hansen Secondary School
Mississauga · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,415 students
St Joseph Secondary School
Mississauga · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,185 students
| Measure | Rick Hansen Secondary School Mississauga, Ontario | St Joseph Secondary School Mississauga, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 43 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #455 of 766 | #113 of 766 |
| National rank | #455 of 766 | #113 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,415 | 1,185 |
| Enrolment | 1,415 | 1,185 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 50% | 76% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 83% | 91% |
| Low-income households | 9% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 3% |
| First language not English | 71% | 21% |
| Special education | 15% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Mississauga | Mississauga |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.peelschools.org/sec/rickhansen/Pages/default.aspx | www.dpcdsb.org/JOESS |
The verdict
- •St Joseph Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (75.8 vs 43.4).
- •St Joseph Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (76% vs 50%).
- •St Joseph Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (91% vs 83%).
- •Rick Hansen Secondary School is the larger school with 1,415 students compared with 1,185.
- •Rick Hansen Secondary School is a public school while St Joseph 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 Rick Hansen Secondary School better than St Joseph Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Joseph Secondary School ranks higher (75.8 vs 43.4 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 Rick Hansen Secondary School and St Joseph Secondary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Mississauga and Mississauga in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Rick Hansen Secondary School: 1,415. St Joseph Secondary School: 1,185. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Rick Hansen Secondary School and St Joseph Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Rick Hansen Secondary School is 455th of 766 and St Joseph Secondary School is 113th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).