Simcoe Composite School vs St. Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Simcoe Composite School
Simcoe · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
725 students
St. Joseph's School
Simcoe · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
605 students
| Measure | Simcoe Composite School Simcoe, Ontario | St. Joseph's School Simcoe, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 57 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #311 of 766 | #2848 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #311 of 766 | #2848 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 725 | 605 |
| Enrolment | 725 | 605 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 71.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 63% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 62% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 85% | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 5% |
| First language not English | 3% | 6% |
| Special education | 29% | 12% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Simcoe | Simcoe |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.granderie.ca/scs | www.stjosephsimcoe.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Simcoe Composite School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (56.5 vs 34.2).
- •Simcoe Composite School is the larger school with 725 students compared with 605.
- •Simcoe Composite School is a public school while St. Joseph's 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 Simcoe Composite School better than St. Joseph's School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Simcoe Composite School ranks higher (56.5 vs 34.2 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 Simcoe Composite School and St. Joseph's School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Simcoe and Simcoe in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Simcoe Composite School: 725. St. Joseph's School: 605. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Simcoe Composite School and St. Joseph's School rank in Ontario?
Simcoe Composite School is 311th of 766 and St. Joseph's School is 2848th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).