Cayuga Secondary School vs John Diefenbaker Senior School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 161 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cayuga Secondary School
Cayuga · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
635 students
John Diefenbaker Senior School
Hanover · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
625 students
| Measure | Cayuga Secondary School Cayuga, Ontario | John Diefenbaker Senior School Hanover, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 40 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #491 of 766 | #551 of 766 |
| National rank | #491 of 766 | #551 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 635 | 625 |
| Enrolment | 635 | 625 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 48% | 54% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 73% | 79% |
| Low-income households | 6% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 8% |
| First language not English | 5% | 2% |
| Special education | 28% | 36% |
| 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 | Cayuga | Hanover |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.granderie.ca/css | www.jdss.bwdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Cayuga Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (39.8 vs 34.2).
- •John Diefenbaker Senior School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (54% vs 48%).
- •John Diefenbaker Senior School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (79% vs 73%).
- •Cayuga Secondary School is the larger school with 635 students compared with 625.
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 Cayuga Secondary School better than John Diefenbaker Senior School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Cayuga Secondary School ranks higher (39.8 vs 34.2 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 Cayuga Secondary School and John Diefenbaker Senior School?
About 161 km in a straight line, between Cayuga and Hanover in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cayuga Secondary School: 635. John Diefenbaker Senior School: 625. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cayuga Secondary School and John Diefenbaker Senior School rank in Ontario?
Cayuga Secondary School is 491st of 766 and John Diefenbaker Senior School is 551st of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).