Castlebrooke Secondary School vs Maxwell Heights Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 69 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castlebrooke Secondary School
Brampton · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,765 students
Maxwell Heights Secondary School
Oshawa · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,765 students
| Measure | Castlebrooke Secondary School Brampton, Ontario | Maxwell Heights Secondary School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 61 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #271 of 766 | #266 of 766 |
| National rank | #271 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 | 60% | 52% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 90% | 91% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 9% | 2% |
| First language not English | 53% | 24% |
| Special education | 10% | 20% |
| 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 | Brampton | Oshawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.castlebrookess.com | maxwellheights.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (60.9 vs 61.7).
- •Castlebrooke Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (60% 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 Castlebrooke Secondary School better than Maxwell Heights Secondary 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 Castlebrooke Secondary School and Maxwell Heights Secondary School?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Brampton and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Castlebrooke Secondary School: 1,765. Maxwell Heights Secondary School: 1,765. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Castlebrooke Secondary School and Maxwell Heights Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Castlebrooke Secondary School is 271st of 766 and Maxwell Heights Secondary School is 266th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).