Algoma Education Connection Secondary School vs St Paul Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 488 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Algoma Education Connection Secondary School
Sault Ste Marie · Public alternative · Grades 9-12
155 students
St Paul Catholic School
Sault Ste Marie · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
390 students
| Measure | Algoma Education Connection Secondary School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | St Paul Catholic School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 64 Top 50% |
| Province rank | – | #1124 of 3,871 |
| National rank | – | #1124 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Alternative | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 155 | 390 |
| Enrolment | 155 | 390 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 83.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 75.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 55% | 25% |
| 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 | Sault Ste Marie | Sault Ste Marie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.adsb.on.ca | www.hscdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •St Paul Catholic School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 155.
- •Algoma Education Connection Secondary School is a public school while St Paul Catholic School is a catholic 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 Algoma Education Connection Secondary School better than St Paul Catholic School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Algoma Education Connection Secondary School and St Paul Catholic School?
About 488 m in a straight line, between Sault Ste Marie and Sault Ste Marie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Algoma Education Connection Secondary School: 155. St Paul Catholic School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Algoma Education Connection Secondary School and St Paul Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Algoma Education Connection Secondary School is unranked and St Paul Catholic School is 1124th of 3,871 among alternative schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).