St Mary - Mount Forest Catholic Elementary School vs Wellington Heights Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary - Mount Forest Catholic Elementary School
Mount Forest · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
220 students
Wellington Heights Secondary School
Mount Forest · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
470 students
| Measure | St Mary - Mount Forest Catholic Elementary School Mount Forest, Ontario | Wellington Heights Secondary School Mount Forest, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 18 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3513 of 3,871 | #601 of 766 |
| National rank | #3513 of 3,871 | #601 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 220 | 470 |
| Enrolment | 220 | 470 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 60.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 59.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 43% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 86% |
| Low-income households | 15% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 20% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 20% | 35% |
| 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 | Mount Forest | Mount Forest |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/stmarymountforest/Pages/default.aspx | www.ugdsb.ca/whss |
The verdict
- •Wellington Heights Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (27.4 vs 18.1).
- •Wellington Heights Secondary School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 220.
- •St Mary - Mount Forest Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Wellington Heights 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 - Mount Forest Catholic Elementary School better than Wellington Heights Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Wellington Heights Secondary School ranks higher (27.4 vs 18.1 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 - Mount Forest Catholic Elementary School and Wellington Heights Secondary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mount Forest and Mount Forest in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Mary - Mount Forest Catholic Elementary School: 220. Wellington Heights Secondary School: 470. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Mary - Mount Forest Catholic Elementary School and Wellington Heights Secondary School rank in Ontario?
St Mary - Mount Forest Catholic Elementary School is 3513th of 3,871 and Wellington Heights Secondary School is 601st of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).