Central Algoma Secondary School vs Russell High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 675 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
Russell High School
Russell · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
360 students
| Measure | Central Algoma Secondary School Desbarats, Ontario | Russell High School Russell, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 17 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #688 of 766 | #325 of 766 |
| National rank | #688 of 766 | #325 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% | 42% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 74% | 87% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 10% |
| Special education | 40% | 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 | Russell |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/cas/default.aspx | russellhs.ucdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Russell High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (55.0 vs 16.7).
- •Russell High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (42% vs 31%).
- •Russell High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (87% 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 Russell High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Russell High School ranks higher (55.0 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 Russell High School?
About 675 km in a straight line, between Desbarats and Russell in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Algoma Secondary School: 360. Russell High School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Algoma Secondary School and Russell High School rank in Ontario?
Central Algoma Secondary School is 688th of 766 and Russell High School is 325th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).