John Diefenbaker Senior School

School Board: Bluewater DSB · Hanover · Public · English

EQAO Performance Overview (2023-2024)

7.1 Overall Score (2023-2024)
#316 Ontario Rank (2023-2024)
#2 / 10 Board Rank (2023-2024)
#1 / 1 City Rank (2023-2024)
640 Enrollment (2023-2024)
+0.9 ↑ 3-Year Change

EQAO Score History

School YearScore (out of 10)
2023-20247.1
2022-20235.8
2021-20226.2

School Information

Secondary School in Hanover

John Diefenbaker Senior School is a public secondary school in Hanover, Ontario, operated by Bluewater DSB.

Families researching schools near Hanover can use this profile to review EQAO scores, Ontario rank, local rank, board context, demographics, address and contact details.

Student Demographics (2023-2024)

Receiving Special Education Services
35%
Identified as Gifted
1%
First Language Not English
2%
New to Canada (Non-English Speaking)
1%
Living in Low-Income Households
10%
Parents Without Post-Secondary Education
8%

Source: Ontario Ministry of Education — School Information and Student Demographics (2023-2024)

Staff Salaries (2024 Sunshine List) — School Board: Bluewater DSB

The following salary data is for all employees earning $100,000+ at Bluewater DSB, the school board that operates John Diefenbaker Senior School.

958 Employees Earning $100K+ (2024)
$126,439 Average Salary (2024)
$128,770 Median Salary (2024)

2024 Salary Breakdown by Role

RoleCountAvg Salary
Teachers824$124,066
Principals & Vice-Principals81$143,896
Management & Specialists30$132,706
Student Support Services7$118,222
Senior Administration6$198,327
Administrative Support5$129,035
Other Staff4$119,573
Facilities & Maintenance1$120,339

Top 5 Earners at This School Board (2024)

NameTitle2024 Salary
Lori WilderDirector of Education$257,000
Dennis DickManager of Plant Services Operation$203,625
Andrew LowSuperintendent of Business Services/Treasurer$188,681
Melissa McewenSuperintendent of Education$187,336
Brian HaymanManager of Transportation/Purchasing$187,264

Source: Ontario Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act — 2024 Data. Includes employees earning $100,000 or more.

School Budget (2024-2025 Fiscal Year) — School Board: Bluewater DSB

Financial data from Bluewater DSB, the school board responsible for John Diefenbaker Senior School.

$294.8M School Board Revenue (2024-2025)
$295.0M School Board Expenses (2024-2025)
$21,803 Per-Student Funding (2024-2025)

Estimated School Budget (2024-2025)

$14.0M Based on 640 students (4% of school board enrollment)

⚠️ Estimate calculated as school enrollment share × school board total expenses. Actual allocations may differ.

Source: Ontario Ministry of Education — School Board Financial Reports (Revised Estimates, Fiscal Year 2024-2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the EQAO score for John Diefenbaker Senior School (2023-2024)?

John Diefenbaker Senior School has an overall EQAO performance score of 7.1 out of 10 for the 2023-2024 school year, based on the OSSLT and Grade 9 math assessments.

What is the ranking of John Diefenbaker Senior School in Ontario (2023-2024)?

John Diefenbaker Senior School is ranked #316 out of 916 public secondary schools in Ontario for the 2023-2024 school year.

What is the address of John Diefenbaker Senior School?

The address of John Diefenbaker Senior School is 201 18Th Ave, Hanover, Ontario, N4N3S5.

What school board does John Diefenbaker Senior School belong to?

John Diefenbaker Senior School belongs to Bluewater DSB, its publicly funded school board, located in Hanover, Ontario.

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