Beacon Heights Public School vs École secondaire catholique l'Essor
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon Heights Public School
Tecumseh · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
560 students
École secondaire catholique l'Essor
Tecumseh · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
610 students
| Measure | Beacon Heights Public School Tecumseh, Ontario | École secondaire catholique l'Essor Tecumseh, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 69 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #872 of 3,871 | #228 of 766 |
| National rank | #872 of 3,871 | #228 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 560 | 610 |
| Enrolment | 560 | 610 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 76.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 79.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 59% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 94% |
| Low-income households | 3% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 7% |
| First language not English | 12% | 23% |
| Special education | 9% | 23% |
| 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 | Tecumseh | Tecumseh |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.gecdsb.on.ca/schools/elem/eagle | www.CscProvidence.ca/lEssor |
The verdict
- •Beacon Heights Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (68.8 vs 64.5).
- •École secondaire catholique l'Essor is the larger school with 610 students compared with 560.
- •Beacon Heights Public School is a public school while École secondaire catholique l'Essor 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 Beacon Heights Public School better than École secondaire catholique l'Essor?
On the Success Index (Canada), Beacon Heights Public School ranks higher (68.8 vs 64.5 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 Beacon Heights Public School and École secondaire catholique l'Essor?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Tecumseh and Tecumseh in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Beacon Heights Public School: 560. École secondaire catholique l'Essor: 610. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Beacon Heights Public School and École secondaire catholique l'Essor rank in Ontario?
Beacon Heights Public School is 872nd of 3,871 and École secondaire catholique l'Essor is 228th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).