Applewood Heights Secondary School vs John Cabot Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Applewood Heights Secondary School
Mississauga · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,140 students
John Cabot Catholic Secondary School
Mississauga · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
835 students
| Measure | Applewood Heights Secondary School Mississauga, Ontario | John Cabot Catholic Secondary School Mississauga, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 56 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #316 of 766 | #616 of 766 |
| National rank | #316 of 766 | #616 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,140 | 835 |
| Enrolment | 1,140 | 835 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 59% | 46% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 92% | 76% |
| Low-income households | 11% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 7% | 5% |
| First language not English | 56% | 42% |
| Special education | 13% | 18% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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/applewoodheights/Pages/default.aspx | www.dpcdsb.org/CABOT |
The verdict
- •Applewood Heights Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (55.5 vs 26.9).
- •Applewood Heights Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (59% vs 46%).
- •Applewood Heights Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (92% vs 76%).
- •Applewood Heights Secondary School is the larger school with 1,140 students compared with 835.
- •Applewood Heights Secondary School is a public school while John Cabot 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 Heights Secondary School better than John Cabot Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Applewood Heights Secondary School ranks higher (55.5 vs 26.9 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 Applewood Heights Secondary School and John Cabot Catholic Secondary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Mississauga and Mississauga in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Applewood Heights Secondary School: 1,140. John Cabot Catholic Secondary School: 835. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Applewood Heights Secondary School and John Cabot Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Applewood Heights Secondary School is 316th of 766 and John Cabot Catholic Secondary School is 616th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).