Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute vs Maxwell Heights Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 142 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute
Kitchener · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,765 students
Maxwell Heights Secondary School
Oshawa · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,765 students
| Measure | Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute Kitchener, Ontario | Maxwell Heights Secondary School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 63 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #249 of 766 | #266 of 766 |
| National rank | #249 of 766 | #266 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,765 | 1,765 |
| Enrolment | 1,765 | 1,765 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 74% | 52% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 90% | 91% |
| Low-income households | 11% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 7% | 2% |
| First language not English | 40% | 24% |
| Special education | 17% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Kitchener | Oshawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | chci.wrdsb.ca/ | maxwellheights.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (62.8 vs 61.7).
- •Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (74% vs 52%).
- •Maxwell Heights Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (91% vs 90%).
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 Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute better than Maxwell Heights Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute ranks higher (62.8 vs 61.7 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 Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute and Maxwell Heights Secondary School?
About 142 km in a straight line, between Kitchener and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute: 1,765. Maxwell Heights Secondary School: 1,765. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute and Maxwell Heights Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute is 249th of 766 and Maxwell Heights Secondary School is 266th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).