Central Algoma Intermediate School vs Churchill Alternative School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 642 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
Churchill Alternative School
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
200 students
| Measure | Central Algoma Intermediate School Desbarats, Ontario | Churchill Alternative School Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 27 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3128 of 3,871 | #1311 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3128 of 3,871 | #1311 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 200 | 200 |
| Enrolment | 200 | 200 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 77.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 76.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 5% | 5% |
| Special education | 35% | 30% |
| 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 | Ottawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/cis/default.aspx | churchillalternative.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Churchill Alternative School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (60.5 vs 27.1).
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 Churchill Alternative School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Churchill Alternative School ranks higher (60.5 vs 27.1 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 Churchill Alternative School?
About 642 km in a straight line, between Desbarats and Ottawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Algoma Intermediate School: 200. Churchill Alternative School: 200. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Algoma Intermediate School and Churchill Alternative School rank in Ontario?
Central Algoma Intermediate School is 3128th of 3,871 and Churchill Alternative School is 1311th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).