Compare Schools · Guelph
Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School vs John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Two Guelph secondary schools side by side — EQAO results versus the city and board averages, plus the homes for sale in each catchment.
Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School
Catholic · Secondary · Wellington CDSB
82%EQAO composite
+10 pts(Above average)Wellington CDSB avg 72%
John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Public · Secondary · Upper Grand DSB
83%EQAO composite
0 pts(Near average)Upper Grand DSB avg 83%
Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School
John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute
EQAO composite
82%
83%
vs city avg
+5 pts
+6 pts
vs board avg
+10 pts
+0 pts
Grades
9-12
9-12
Students
735
2,115
Homes in catchment
231
584
Median catchment price
$730K
$720K
EQAO shows the share of students meeting the provincial standard, alongside the Guelph and board averages for context — a comparison aid, not a ranking.
Open in the full compare toolCommon questions
Which has the higher EQAO score, Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School or John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute?
John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute has the higher EQAO composite (83% vs 82%). EQAO measures the share of students meeting the provincial standard — it's one input among many, not a ranking of school quality.
Are Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School and John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute in the same area?
Both are secondary schools in Guelph. 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.