Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School vs St Francis School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 357 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School
London · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,145 students
St Francis School
London · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
545 students
| Measure | Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School London, Ontario | St Francis School London, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 29 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #592 of 766 | #3087 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #592 of 766 | #3087 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,145 | 545 |
| Enrolment | 1,145 | 545 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 63.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 62.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 51% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 79% | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 8% | 6% |
| First language not English | 23% | 15% |
| Special education | 17% | 6% |
| 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 | London | London |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/SirWilfridLaurier.cfm | www.ldcsb.ca/school/FRL/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (29.2 vs 28.3).
- •Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School is the larger school with 1,145 students compared with 545.
- •Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School is a public school while St Francis 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 Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School better than St Francis School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School and St Francis School?
About 357 m in a straight line, between London and London in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School: 1,145. St Francis School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School and St Francis School rank in Ontario?
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School is 592nd of 766 and St Francis School is 3087th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).