Ascension of Our Lord Secondary School vs Ridgewood Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 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
Ridgewood Public School
Mississauga · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
460 students
| Measure | Ascension of Our Lord Secondary School Mississauga, Ontario | Ridgewood Public School Mississauga, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 16 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #693 of 766 | #2918 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #693 of 766 | #2918 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 655 | 460 |
| Enrolment | 655 | 460 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 64.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 40% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 69% | – |
| Low-income households | 12% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 9% | 5% |
| First language not English | 21% | 45% |
| Special education | 16% | 10% |
| 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 | www.dpcdsb.org/ASCEN | schools.peelschools.org/1111/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Ridgewood Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (32.8 vs 16.3).
- •Ascension of Our Lord Secondary School is the larger school with 655 students compared with 460.
- •Ascension of Our Lord Secondary School is a catholic school while Ridgewood Public School is a public 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 Ascension of Our Lord Secondary School better than Ridgewood Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Ridgewood Public School ranks higher (32.8 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 Ridgewood Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Mississauga and Mississauga in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ascension of Our Lord Secondary School: 655. Ridgewood Public School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ascension of Our Lord Secondary School and Ridgewood Public School rank in Ontario?
Ascension of Our Lord Secondary School is 693rd of 766 and Ridgewood Public School is 2918th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).