Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts vs Earl Haig Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 683 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts
Toronto · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
665 students
Earl Haig Secondary School
North York · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
2,175 students
| Measure | Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts Toronto, Ontario | Earl Haig Secondary School North York, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 79 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #85 of 766 | #92 of 766 |
| National rank | #85 of 766 | #92 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 665 | 2,175 |
| Enrolment | 665 | 2,175 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 87% | 84% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 97% | 95% |
| Low-income households | 11% | 17% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 1% |
| First language not English | 32% | 50% |
| Special education | 7% | 11% |
| Identified as gifted | 7% | 4% |
| 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 | Toronto | North York |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | cardinalcarteracademyforthearts.tcdsb.org | www.earlhaig.ca |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (79.0 vs 77.9).
- •Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (87% vs 84%).
- •Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (97% vs 95%).
- •Earl Haig Secondary School is the larger school with 2,175 students compared with 665.
- •Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts is a catholic school while Earl Haig Secondary 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts better than Earl Haig Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts ranks higher (79.0 vs 77.9 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 Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts and Earl Haig Secondary School?
About 683 m in a straight line, between Toronto and North York in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts: 665. Earl Haig Secondary School: 2,175. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts and Earl Haig Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts is 85th of 766 and Earl Haig Secondary School is 92nd of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).