Central Algoma Secondary School vs St Joseph Island Central Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 9.4 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
St Joseph Island Central Public School
Richards Landing · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
140 students
| Measure | Central Algoma Secondary School Desbarats, Ontario | St Joseph Island Central Public School Richards Landing, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 17 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #688 of 766 | #467 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #688 of 766 | #467 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 360 | 140 |
| Enrolment | 360 | 140 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 74.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 97.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 31% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 74% | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 40% | 10% |
| 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 | Richards Landing |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/cas/default.aspx | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/sjo/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St Joseph Island Central Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.4 vs 16.7).
- •Central Algoma Secondary School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 140.
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 St Joseph Island Central Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Joseph Island Central Public School ranks higher (76.4 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 St Joseph Island Central Public School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Desbarats and Richards Landing in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Algoma Secondary School: 360. St Joseph Island Central Public School: 140. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Algoma Secondary School and St Joseph Island Central Public School rank in Ontario?
Central Algoma Secondary School is 688th of 766 and St Joseph Island Central Public School is 467th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).