Sandwich Secondary School vs St Thomas of Villanova Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 4.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sandwich Secondary School
Lasalle · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,020 students
St Thomas of Villanova Secondary School
Lasalle · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,290 students
| Measure | Sandwich Secondary School Lasalle, Ontario | St Thomas of Villanova Secondary School Lasalle, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 83 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #51 of 766 | #18 of 766 |
| National rank | #51 of 766 | #18 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,020 | 1,290 |
| Enrolment | 1,020 | 1,290 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 70% | 71% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 94% | 97% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 3% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 1% |
| First language not English | 12% | 7% |
| Special education | 21% | 21% |
| 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 | Lasalle | Lasalle |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.publicboard.ca/school/sandwich/Pages/default.aspx | www.wecdsb.on.ca/stov |
The verdict
- •St Thomas of Villanova Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (88.0 vs 83.0).
- •St Thomas of Villanova Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (71% vs 70%).
- •St Thomas of Villanova Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (97% vs 94%).
- •St Thomas of Villanova Secondary School is the larger school with 1,290 students compared with 1,020.
- •Sandwich Secondary School is a public school while St Thomas of Villanova 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 Sandwich Secondary School better than St Thomas of Villanova Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Thomas of Villanova Secondary School ranks higher (88.0 vs 83.0 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 Sandwich Secondary School and St Thomas of Villanova Secondary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Lasalle and Lasalle in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Sandwich Secondary School: 1,020. St Thomas of Villanova Secondary School: 1,290. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Sandwich Secondary School and St Thomas of Villanova Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Sandwich Secondary School is 51st of 766 and St Thomas of Villanova Secondary School is 18th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).