Cairine Wilson Secondary School vs St Matthew High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 726 m 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
St Matthew High School
Orleans · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
715 students
| Measure | Cairine Wilson Secondary School Orleans, Ontario | St Matthew High School Orleans, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 53 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #352 of 766 | #269 of 766 |
| National rank | #352 of 766 | #269 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 775 | 715 |
| Enrolment | 775 | 715 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 56% | 53% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 78% | 88% |
| Low-income households | 4% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 2% |
| First language not English | 25% | 17% |
| Special education | 31% | 26% |
| 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 | Orleans | Orleans |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.cairinewilsonss.ocdsb.ca/index.html | mth.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Matthew High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (61.2 vs 52.8).
- •Cairine Wilson Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (56% vs 53%).
- •St Matthew High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (88% vs 78%).
- •Cairine Wilson Secondary School is the larger school with 775 students compared with 715.
- •Cairine Wilson Secondary School is a public school while St Matthew High School 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 Cairine Wilson Secondary School better than St Matthew High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Matthew High School ranks higher (61.2 vs 52.8 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 Cairine Wilson Secondary School and St Matthew High School?
About 726 m in a straight line, between Orleans and Orleans in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cairine Wilson Secondary School: 775. St Matthew High School: 715. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cairine Wilson Secondary School and St Matthew High School rank in Ontario?
Cairine Wilson Secondary School is 352nd of 766 and St Matthew High School is 269th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).