Applewood Heights Secondary School vs Waterdown District High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 39 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
Waterdown District High School
Waterdown · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,140 students
| Measure | Applewood Heights Secondary School Mississauga, Ontario | Waterdown District High School Waterdown, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 56 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #316 of 766 | #184 of 766 |
| National rank | #316 of 766 | #184 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,140 | 1,140 |
| Enrolment | 1,140 | 1,140 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 59% | 56% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 92% | 90% |
| Low-income households | 11% | 3% |
| Parents without a credential | 7% | 1% |
| First language not English | 56% | 11% |
| Special education | 13% | 26% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 3% |
| 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 | Waterdown |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.peelschools.org/sec/applewoodheights/Pages/default.aspx | www.hwdsb.on.ca/waterdown |
The verdict
- •Waterdown District High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (68.7 vs 55.5).
- •Applewood Heights Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (59% vs 56%).
- •Applewood Heights Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (92% vs 90%).
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 Waterdown District High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Waterdown District High School ranks higher (68.7 vs 55.5 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 Waterdown District High School?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Mississauga and Waterdown in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Applewood Heights Secondary School: 1,140. Waterdown District High School: 1,140. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Applewood Heights Secondary School and Waterdown District High School rank in Ontario?
Applewood Heights Secondary School is 316th of 766 and Waterdown District High School is 184th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).