Belle River District High School vs École secondaire catholique l'Essor
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 13 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle River District High School
Belle River · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
795 students
École secondaire catholique l'Essor
Tecumseh · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
610 students
| Measure | Belle River District High School Belle River, Ontario | École secondaire catholique l'Essor Tecumseh, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 66 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #213 of 766 | #228 of 766 |
| National rank | #213 of 766 | #228 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 795 | 610 |
| Enrolment | 795 | 610 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 74% | 59% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 83% | 94% |
| Low-income households | 3% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 7% |
| First language not English | 9% | 23% |
| Special education | 25% | 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 | Belle River | Tecumseh |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.gecdsb.on.ca/schools/sec/brdhs | www.CscProvidence.ca/lEssor |
The verdict
- •Belle River District High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (66.3 vs 64.5).
- •Belle River District High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (74% vs 59%).
- •École secondaire catholique l'Essor does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (94% vs 83%).
- •Belle River District High School is the larger school with 795 students compared with 610.
- •Belle River District High 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 Belle River District High School better than École secondaire catholique l'Essor?
On the Success Index (Canada), Belle River District High School ranks higher (66.3 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 Belle River District High School and École secondaire catholique l'Essor?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Belle River and Tecumseh in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Belle River District High School: 795. École secondaire catholique l'Essor: 610. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Belle River District High School and École secondaire catholique l'Essor rank in Ontario?
Belle River District High School is 213th of 766 and École secondaire catholique l'Essor is 228th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).