St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School vs St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 99 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School
Oakville · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,300 students
St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School
Bowmanville · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,300 students
| Measure | St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School Oakville, Ontario | St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School Bowmanville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 70 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #168 of 766 | #386 of 766 |
| National rank | #168 of 766 | #386 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Enrolment | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 78% | 53% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 84% | 80% |
| Low-income households | 8% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 2% |
| First language not English | 24% | 4% |
| Special education | 20% | 25% |
| 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 | Oakville | Bowmanville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | loyola.hcdsb.org/ | www.sscss.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (70.3 vs 50.4).
- •St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (78% vs 53%).
- •St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (84% vs 80%).
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 St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School better than St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (70.3 vs 50.4 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 St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School and St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School?
About 99 km in a straight line, between Oakville and Bowmanville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School: 1,300. St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School: 1,300. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School and St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School is 168th of 766 and St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School is 386th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).