Simcoe Composite School vs Waterford District High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 9.7 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
Waterford District High School
Waterford · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
430 students
| Measure | Simcoe Composite School Simcoe, Ontario | Waterford District High School Waterford, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 57 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #311 of 766 | #527 of 766 |
| National rank | #311 of 766 | #527 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 725 | 430 |
| Enrolment | 725 | 430 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 62% | 41% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 85% | 78% |
| Low-income households | 9% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 5% |
| First language not English | 3% | 5% |
| Special education | 29% | 35% |
| 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 | Waterford |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.granderie.ca/scs | granderie.ca/wdhs/ |
The verdict
- •Simcoe Composite School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (56.5 vs 36.2).
- •Simcoe Composite School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (62% vs 41%).
- •Simcoe Composite School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (85% vs 78%).
- •Simcoe Composite School is the larger school with 725 students compared with 430.
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 Waterford District High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Simcoe Composite School ranks higher (56.5 vs 36.2 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 Waterford District High School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Simcoe and Waterford in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Simcoe Composite School: 725. Waterford District High School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Simcoe Composite School and Waterford District High School rank in Ontario?
Simcoe Composite School is 311th of 766 and Waterford District High School is 527th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).