Central Algoma Public School vs Central Algoma Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Algoma Public School
Desbarats · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
160 students
Central Algoma Secondary School
Desbarats · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
360 students
| Measure | Central Algoma Public School Desbarats, Ontario | Central Algoma Secondary School Desbarats, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 24 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3291 of 3,871 | #688 of 766 |
| National rank | #3291 of 3,871 | #688 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 160 | 360 |
| Enrolment | 160 | 360 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 56% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 72.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 31% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 74% |
| Low-income households | 25% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 10% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 10% | 40% |
| 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/content/schools/school_details.asp?SchoolID=40 | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/cas/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Central Algoma Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (24.2 vs 16.7).
- •Central Algoma Secondary School is the larger school with 360 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 Public School better than Central Algoma Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Central Algoma Public School ranks higher (24.2 vs 16.7 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 Public School and Central Algoma Secondary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Desbarats and Desbarats in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Algoma Public School: 160. Central Algoma Secondary School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Algoma Public School and Central Algoma Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Central Algoma Public School is 3291st of 3,871 and Central Algoma Secondary School is 688th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).