Rockland District High School vs St Francis Xavier Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 15 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rockland District High School
Rockland · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
340 students
St Francis Xavier Catholic High School
Hammond · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
260 students
| Measure | Rockland District High School Rockland, Ontario | St Francis Xavier Catholic High School Hammond, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 60 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #277 of 766 | #334 of 766 |
| National rank | #277 of 766 | #334 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 340 | 260 |
| Enrolment | 340 | 260 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 55% | 59% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 84% | 81% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 10% | 10% |
| Special education | 30% | 35% |
| 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 | Rockland | Hammond |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | rocklanddhs.ucdsb.on.ca | www.stfx-hammond.cdsbeo.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Rockland District High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (60.1 vs 54.1).
- •St Francis Xavier Catholic High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (59% vs 55%).
- •Rockland District High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (84% vs 81%).
- •Rockland District High School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 260.
- •Rockland District High School is a public school while St Francis Xavier 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 Rockland District High School better than St Francis Xavier Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Rockland District High School ranks higher (60.1 vs 54.1 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 Rockland District High School and St Francis Xavier Catholic High School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Rockland and Hammond in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Rockland District High School: 340. St Francis Xavier Catholic High School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Rockland District High School and St Francis Xavier Catholic High School rank in Ontario?
Rockland District High School is 277th of 766 and St Francis Xavier Catholic High School is 334th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).