Saint Michael Catholic High School vs Westlane Secondary 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.
Saint Michael Catholic High School
Niagara Falls · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,190 students
Westlane Secondary School
Niagara Falls · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
825 students
| Measure | Saint Michael Catholic High School Niagara Falls, Ontario | Westlane Secondary School Niagara Falls, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 46 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #435 of 766 | #288 of 766 |
| National rank | #435 of 766 | #288 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,190 | 825 |
| Enrolment | 1,190 | 825 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 49% | 66% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 88% | 87% |
| Low-income households | 12% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 3% |
| First language not English | 26% | 39% |
| Special education | 18% | 16% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | Niagara Falls | Niagara Falls |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.saintmichaelmustangs.com/index.php | westlane.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Westlane Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (59.0 vs 45.6).
- •Westlane Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (66% vs 49%).
- •Saint Michael Catholic High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (88% vs 87%).
- •Saint Michael Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,190 students compared with 825.
- •Saint Michael Catholic High School is a catholic school while Westlane Secondary 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 Saint Michael Catholic High School better than Westlane Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Westlane Secondary School ranks higher (59.0 vs 45.6 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 Saint Michael Catholic High School and Westlane Secondary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Saint Michael Catholic High School: 1,190. Westlane Secondary School: 825. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Saint Michael Catholic High School and Westlane Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Saint Michael Catholic High School is 435th of 766 and Westlane Secondary School is 288th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).