Ascension of Our Lord Secondary School vs Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 20 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ascension of Our Lord Secondary School
Mississauga · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
655 students
Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts
Toronto · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
665 students
| Measure | Ascension of Our Lord Secondary School Mississauga, Ontario | Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 16 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #693 of 766 | #85 of 766 |
| National rank | #693 of 766 | #85 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 655 | 665 |
| Enrolment | 655 | 665 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 40% | 87% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 69% | 97% |
| Low-income households | 12% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 9% | 4% |
| First language not English | 21% | 32% |
| Special education | 16% | 7% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.dpcdsb.org/ASCEN | cardinalcarteracademyforthearts.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (79.0 vs 16.3).
- •Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (87% vs 40%).
- •Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (97% vs 69%).
- •Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts is the larger school with 665 students compared with 655.
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 Ascension of Our Lord Secondary School better than Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts?
On the Success Index (Canada), Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts ranks higher (79.0 vs 16.3 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 Ascension of Our Lord Secondary School and Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Mississauga and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ascension of Our Lord Secondary School: 655. Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts: 665. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ascension of Our Lord Secondary School and Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts rank in Ontario?
Ascension of Our Lord Secondary School is 693rd of 766 and Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts is 85th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).