Arthur Voaden Secondary School vs Central Algoma Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 451 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arthur Voaden Secondary School
St Thomas · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
355 students
Central Algoma Secondary School
Desbarats · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
360 students
| Measure | Arthur Voaden Secondary School St Thomas, Ontario | Central Algoma Secondary School Desbarats, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 7 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #749 of 766 | #688 of 766 |
| National rank | #749 of 766 | #688 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 355 | 360 |
| Enrolment | 355 | 360 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 27% | 31% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 48% | 74% |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 45% | 40% |
| 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 | St Thomas | Desbarats |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/ArthurVoaden.cfm | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/cas/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Central Algoma Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (16.7 vs 6.8).
- •Central Algoma Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (31% vs 27%).
- •Central Algoma Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (74% vs 48%).
- •Central Algoma Secondary School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 355.
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 Arthur Voaden Secondary School better than Central Algoma Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Central Algoma Secondary School ranks higher (16.7 vs 6.8 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 Arthur Voaden Secondary School and Central Algoma Secondary School?
About 451 km in a straight line, between St Thomas and Desbarats in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Arthur Voaden Secondary School: 355. Central Algoma Secondary School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Arthur Voaden Secondary School and Central Algoma Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Arthur Voaden Secondary School is 749th of 766 and Central Algoma Secondary School is 688th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).