Cairine Wilson Secondary School vs Sir Robert Borden High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 25 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cairine Wilson Secondary School
Orleans · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
775 students
Sir Robert Borden High School
Nepean · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
775 students
| Measure | Cairine Wilson Secondary School Orleans, Ontario | Sir Robert Borden High School Nepean, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 53 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #352 of 766 | #341 of 766 |
| National rank | #352 of 766 | #341 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 775 | 775 |
| Enrolment | 775 | 775 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 56% | 61% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 78% | 86% |
| Low-income households | 4% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 7% |
| First language not English | 25% | 28% |
| Special education | 31% | 30% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | Orleans | Nepean |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.cairinewilsonss.ocdsb.ca/index.html | sirrobertbordenhs.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (52.8 vs 53.7).
- •Sir Robert Borden High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (61% vs 56%).
- •Sir Robert Borden High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (86% vs 78%).
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 Cairine Wilson Secondary School better than Sir Robert Borden High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cairine Wilson Secondary School and Sir Robert Borden High School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Orleans and Nepean in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cairine Wilson Secondary School: 775. Sir Robert Borden High School: 775. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cairine Wilson Secondary School and Sir Robert Borden High School rank in Ontario?
Cairine Wilson Secondary School is 352nd of 766 and Sir Robert Borden High School is 341st of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).