St. Mary Catholic Secondary School vs Westdale Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St. Mary Catholic Secondary School
Hamilton · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
935 students
Westdale Secondary School
Hamilton · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,525 students
| Measure | St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Hamilton, Ontario | Westdale Secondary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 68 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #197 of 766 | #408 of 766 |
| National rank | #197 of 766 | #408 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 935 | 1,525 |
| Enrolment | 935 | 1,525 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 69% | 57% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 86% | 88% |
| Low-income households | 7% | 14% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 5% |
| First language not English | 9% | 32% |
| Special education | 22% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 8% |
| 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 | Hamilton | Hamilton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | stma.hwcdsb.ca/ | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/westdale/ |
The verdict
- •St. Mary Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (67.7 vs 48.6).
- •St. Mary Catholic Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (69% vs 57%).
- •Westdale Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (88% vs 86%).
- •Westdale Secondary School is the larger school with 1,525 students compared with 935.
- •St. Mary Catholic Secondary School is a catholic school while Westdale Secondary School is a public 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 St. Mary Catholic Secondary School better than Westdale Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Mary Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (67.7 vs 48.6 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. Mary Catholic Secondary School and Westdale Secondary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St. Mary Catholic Secondary School: 935. Westdale Secondary School: 1,525. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St. Mary Catholic Secondary School and Westdale Secondary School rank in Ontario?
St. Mary Catholic Secondary School is 197th of 766 and Westdale Secondary School is 408th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).