St Mary's High School vs St. Peter Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 208 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's High School
Owen Sound · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,035 students
St. Peter Catholic Secondary School
Peterborough · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,035 students
| Measure | St Mary's High School Owen Sound, Ontario | St. Peter Catholic Secondary School Peterborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 30 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #589 of 766 | #308 of 766 |
| National rank | #589 of 766 | #308 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,035 | 1,035 |
| Enrolment | 1,035 | 1,035 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 44% | 61% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 80% | 83% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 2% |
| First language not English | 4% | 8% |
| Special education | 17% | 28% |
| 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 | Owen Sound | Peterborough |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | smhs.bgcdsb.org/ | www.spcss.ca |
The verdict
- •St. Peter Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (56.9 vs 29.6).
- •St. Peter Catholic Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (61% vs 44%).
- •St. Peter Catholic Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (83% 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 Mary's High School better than St. Peter Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Peter Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (56.9 vs 29.6 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's High School and St. Peter Catholic Secondary School?
About 208 km in a straight line, between Owen Sound and Peterborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Mary's High School: 1,035. St. Peter Catholic Secondary School: 1,035. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Mary's High School and St. Peter Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
St Mary's High School is 589th of 766 and St. Peter Catholic Secondary School is 308th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).