Applewood Acres Secondary School vs St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 551 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Applewood Acres Secondary School
Mississauga · Public alternative · Grades 9-12
80 students
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School
Mississauga · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,015 students
| Measure | Applewood Acres Secondary School Mississauga, Ontario | St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School Mississauga, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 67 Top 50% |
| Province rank | – | #211 of 766 |
| National rank | – | #211 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Alternative | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 80 | 1,015 |
| Enrolment | 80 | 1,015 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 70% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 86% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 2% |
| First language not English | 50% | 33% |
| Special education | 100% | 19% |
| 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 | Mississauga | Mississauga |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.peelschools.org/sec/applewood/Pages/default.aspx | www.dpcdsb.org/JOANA |
The verdict
- •St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 80.
- •Applewood Acres Secondary School is a public school while St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary 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 Applewood Acres Secondary School better than St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary 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 Applewood Acres Secondary School and St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School?
About 551 m in a straight line, between Mississauga and Mississauga in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Applewood Acres Secondary School: 80. St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School: 1,015. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Applewood Acres Secondary School and St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Applewood Acres Secondary School is unranked and St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School is 211th of 766 among alternative schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).