Compare Schools · Cambridge
Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute vs Jacob Hespeler Secondary School
Two Cambridge secondary schools side by side — EQAO results versus the city and board averages, plus the homes for sale in each catchment.
Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Public · Secondary · Waterloo Region DSB
76%EQAO composite
+3 pts(Above average)Waterloo Region DSB avg 73%
Jacob Hespeler Secondary School
Public · Secondary · Waterloo Region DSB
72%EQAO composite
−1 pts(Near average)Waterloo Region DSB avg 73%
Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Jacob Hespeler Secondary School
EQAO composite
76%
72%
vs city avg
+4 pts
+0 pts
vs board avg
+3 pts
-1 pts
Grades
9-12
9-12
Students
960
1,070
Homes in catchment
70
58
Median catchment price
$650K
$775K
EQAO shows the share of students meeting the provincial standard, alongside the Cambridge and board averages for context — a comparison aid, not a ranking.
Open in the full compare toolCommon questions
Which has the higher EQAO score, Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute or Jacob Hespeler Secondary School?
Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute has the higher EQAO composite (76% vs 72%). EQAO measures the share of students meeting the provincial standard — it's one input among many, not a ranking of school quality.
Are Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute and Jacob Hespeler Secondary School in the same area?
Both are secondary schools in Cambridge. Each links to its own profile and — for Halton schools — its exact catchment boundary and the homes for sale inside it.
How do I find homes in each school's catchment?
Open either school's catchment page to see the homes for sale inside its attendance boundary. Catchment maps are currently available for Halton schools; always confirm zoning with the school board.