Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School vs St. Andre Bessette Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School
London · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,590 students
St. Andre Bessette Secondary School
London · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,465 students
| Measure | Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School London, Ontario | St. Andre Bessette Secondary School London, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 36 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #530 of 766 | #243 of 766 |
| National rank | #530 of 766 | #243 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,590 | 1,465 |
| Enrolment | 1,590 | 1,465 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 55% | 70% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 78% | 90% |
| Low-income households | 16% | 13% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 4% |
| First language not English | 30% | 23% |
| Special education | 16% | 14% |
| Identified as gifted | 3% | 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 | London | London |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/Banting.cfm | www.ldcsb.ca/school/SAB |
The verdict
- •St. Andre Bessette Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (63.4 vs 36.0).
- •St. Andre Bessette Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (70% vs 55%).
- •St. Andre Bessette Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (90% vs 78%).
- •Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School is the larger school with 1,590 students compared with 1,465.
- •Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School is a public school while St. Andre Bessette 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 Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School better than St. Andre Bessette Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Andre Bessette Secondary School ranks higher (63.4 vs 36.0 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 Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School and St. Andre Bessette Secondary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between London and London in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School: 1,590. St. Andre Bessette Secondary School: 1,465. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School and St. Andre Bessette Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School is 530th of 766 and St. Andre Bessette Secondary School is 243rd of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).