Burlington Central High School vs Ridgemont High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 401 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burlington Central High School
Burlington · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
865 students
Ridgemont High School
Ottawa · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
860 students
| Measure | Burlington Central High School Burlington, Ontario | Ridgemont High School Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 65 Top 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #225 of 766 | #758 of 766 |
| National rank | #225 of 766 | #758 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 865 | 860 |
| Enrolment | 865 | 860 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 56% | 25% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 91% | 62% |
| Low-income households | 8% | 19% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 15% |
| First language not English | 35% | 65% |
| Special education | 24% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 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 | Burlington | Ottawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | bch.hdsb.ca | ridgemonths.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Burlington Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (64.9 vs 4.6).
- •Burlington Central High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (56% vs 25%).
- •Burlington Central High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (91% vs 62%).
- •Burlington Central High School is the larger school with 865 students compared with 860.
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 Burlington Central High School better than Ridgemont High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Burlington Central High School ranks higher (64.9 vs 4.6 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 Burlington Central High School and Ridgemont High School?
About 401 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Ottawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Burlington Central High School: 865. Ridgemont High School: 860. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Burlington Central High School and Ridgemont High School rank in Ontario?
Burlington Central High School is 225th of 766 and Ridgemont High School is 758th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).