Central Huron Secondary School vs John Polanyi Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 169 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Huron Secondary School
Clinton · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
500 students
John Polanyi Collegiate Institute
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
500 students
| Measure | Central Huron Secondary School Clinton, Ontario | John Polanyi Collegiate Institute Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 42 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #470 of 766 | #682 of 766 |
| National rank | #470 of 766 | #682 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 500 | 500 |
| Enrolment | 500 | 500 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 49% | 37% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 80% | 72% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 5% | 50% |
| Special education | 25% | 25% |
| 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 | Clinton | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | chss.amdsb.ca | www.tdsb.on.ca/SchoolWeb/PolanyiCI |
The verdict
- •Central Huron Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (42.0 vs 17.5).
- •Central Huron Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (49% vs 37%).
- •Central Huron Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (80% vs 72%).
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 Huron Secondary School better than John Polanyi Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), Central Huron Secondary School ranks higher (42.0 vs 17.5 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 Huron Secondary School and John Polanyi Collegiate Institute?
About 169 km in a straight line, between Clinton and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Huron Secondary School: 500. John Polanyi Collegiate Institute: 500. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Huron Secondary School and John Polanyi Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
Central Huron Secondary School is 470th of 766 and John Polanyi Collegiate Institute is 682nd of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).