Central Algoma Intermediate School vs Russell Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 675 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
Russell Intermediate School
Russell · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
200 students
| Measure | Central Algoma Intermediate School Desbarats, Ontario | Russell Intermediate School Russell, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 27 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #3128 of 3,871 | #126 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3128 of 3,871 | #126 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades 7-8 |
| Students | 200 | 200 |
| Enrolment | 200 | 200 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 15% |
| Special education | 35% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Russell |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/cis/default.aspx | russellhs.ucdsb.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Russell Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.7 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 Russell Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Russell Intermediate School ranks higher (86.7 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 Russell Intermediate School?
About 675 km in a straight line, between Desbarats and Russell in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Algoma Intermediate School: 200. Russell Intermediate School: 200. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Algoma Intermediate School and Russell Intermediate School rank in Ontario?
Central Algoma Intermediate School is 3128th of 3,871 and Russell Intermediate School is 126th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).