Almaguin Highlands Secondary School vs South River Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 578 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Almaguin Highlands Secondary School
South River · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
570 students
South River Public School
South River · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
170 students
| Measure | Almaguin Highlands Secondary School South River, Ontario | South River Public School South River, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 17 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #685 of 766 | #3489 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #685 of 766 | #3489 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 570 | 170 |
| Enrolment | 570 | 170 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 26% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 56% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 30% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 64% | – |
| Low-income households | 13% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 0% |
| First language not English | 2% | 5% |
| Special education | 46% | 20% |
| 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 | South River | South River |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.nearnorthschools.ca/almaguin/ | www.nearnorthschools.ca/south-river/ |
The verdict
- •South River Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (18.9 vs 17.3).
- •Almaguin Highlands Secondary School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 170.
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 Almaguin Highlands Secondary School better than South River Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), South River Public School ranks higher (18.9 vs 17.3 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 Almaguin Highlands Secondary School and South River Public School?
About 578 m in a straight line, between South River and South River in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Almaguin Highlands Secondary School: 570. South River Public School: 170. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Almaguin Highlands Secondary School and South River Public School rank in Ontario?
Almaguin Highlands Secondary School is 685th of 766 and South River Public School is 3489th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).