Central Algoma Intermediate School vs Central Algoma Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Algoma Intermediate School
Desbarats · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
200 students
Central Algoma Public School
Desbarats · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
160 students
| Measure | Central Algoma Intermediate School Desbarats, Ontario | Central Algoma Public School Desbarats, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 27 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3128 of 3,871 | #3291 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3128 of 3,871 | #3291 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 200 | 160 |
| Enrolment | 200 | 160 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 56% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 72.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 25% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 20% |
| First language not English | 5% | 0% |
| Special education | 35% | 10% |
| 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 | Desbarats | Desbarats |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/cis/default.aspx | www.adsb.on.ca/content/schools/school_details.asp?SchoolID=40 |
The verdict
- •Central Algoma Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (27.1 vs 24.2).
- •Central Algoma Intermediate School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 160.
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 Central Algoma Intermediate School better than Central Algoma Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Central Algoma Intermediate School ranks higher (27.1 vs 24.2 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 Central Algoma Intermediate School and Central Algoma Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Desbarats and Desbarats in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Algoma Intermediate School: 200. Central Algoma Public School: 160. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Algoma Intermediate School and Central Algoma Public School rank in Ontario?
Central Algoma Intermediate School is 3128th of 3,871 and Central Algoma Public School is 3291st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).