Bishop Alexander Carter Catholic Secondary School vs Redwood Acres Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Alexander Carter Catholic Secondary School
Hanmer · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
470 students
Redwood Acres Public School
Hanmer · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
350 students
| Measure | Bishop Alexander Carter Catholic Secondary School Hanmer, Ontario | Redwood Acres Public School Hanmer, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 50 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #385 of 766 | #2101 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #385 of 766 | #2101 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 470 | 350 |
| Enrolment | 470 | 350 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 58.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 72.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 64% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 73% | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 0% |
| Special education | 25% | 20% |
| 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 | Hanmer | Hanmer |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | baccss.scdsb.edu.on.ca/ | www.rainbowschools.ca/elementary/redwood_acres/index.php |
The verdict
- •Bishop Alexander Carter Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (50.4 vs 48.2).
- •Bishop Alexander Carter Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 350.
- •Bishop Alexander Carter Catholic Secondary School is a catholic school while Redwood Acres 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Bishop Alexander Carter Catholic Secondary School better than Redwood Acres Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Bishop Alexander Carter Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (50.4 vs 48.2 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 Bishop Alexander Carter Catholic Secondary School and Redwood Acres Public School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Hanmer and Hanmer in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bishop Alexander Carter Catholic Secondary School: 470. Redwood Acres Public School: 350. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bishop Alexander Carter Catholic Secondary School and Redwood Acres Public School rank in Ontario?
Bishop Alexander Carter Catholic Secondary School is 385th of 766 and Redwood Acres Public School is 2101st of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).