Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute vs St Francis de Sales Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute
Smiths Falls · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
700 students
St Francis de Sales Separate School
Smiths Falls · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
430 students
| Measure | Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute Smiths Falls, Ontario | St Francis de Sales Separate School Smiths Falls, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 21 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #662 of 766 | #2923 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #662 of 766 | #2923 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 700 | 430 |
| Enrolment | 700 | 430 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 47.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 67.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 29% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 79% | – |
| Low-income households | 12% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 3% | 5% |
| Special education | 34% | 25% |
| 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 | Smiths Falls | Smiths Falls |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | smithsfalls.ucdsb.on.ca/ | www.stfrancisdesales.cdsbeo.on.ca |
The verdict
- •St Francis de Sales Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (32.7 vs 20.5).
- •Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 700 students compared with 430.
- •Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute is a public school while St Francis de Sales Separate 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 Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute better than St Francis de Sales Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Francis de Sales Separate School ranks higher (32.7 vs 20.5 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 Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute and St Francis de Sales Separate School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Smiths Falls and Smiths Falls in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute: 700. St Francis de Sales Separate School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute and St Francis de Sales Separate School rank in Ontario?
Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute is 662nd of 766 and St Francis de Sales Separate School is 2923rd of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).