Central Algoma Secondary School vs Ernestown Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 608 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Algoma Secondary School
Desbarats · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
360 students
Ernestown Secondary School
Odessa · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
360 students
| Measure | Central Algoma Secondary School Desbarats, Ontario | Ernestown Secondary School Odessa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 17 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #688 of 766 | #489 of 766 |
| National rank | #688 of 766 | #489 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 360 | 360 |
| Enrolment | 360 | 360 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 31% | 38% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 74% | 77% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 40% | 50% |
| 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 | Odessa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/cas/default.aspx | ernestownss.limestone.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Ernestown Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (39.9 vs 16.7).
- •Ernestown Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (38% vs 31%).
- •Ernestown Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (77% vs 74%).
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 Secondary School better than Ernestown Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Ernestown Secondary School ranks higher (39.9 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 Secondary School and Ernestown Secondary School?
About 608 km in a straight line, between Desbarats and Odessa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Algoma Secondary School: 360. Ernestown Secondary School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Algoma Secondary School and Ernestown Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Central Algoma Secondary School is 688th of 766 and Ernestown Secondary School is 489th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).