Centre Dufferin District High School vs Dundas Valley Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 94 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centre Dufferin District High School
Shelburne · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
810 students
Dundas Valley Secondary School
Dundas · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
810 students
| Measure | Centre Dufferin District High School Shelburne, Ontario | Dundas Valley Secondary School Dundas, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 26 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #620 of 766 | #222 of 766 |
| National rank | #620 of 766 | #222 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 810 | 810 |
| Enrolment | 810 | 810 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 37% | 58% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 76% | 86% |
| Low-income households | 7% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 1% |
| First language not English | 5% | 6% |
| Special education | 35% | 26% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 6% |
| 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 | Shelburne | Dundas |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/cddhs | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/dundasvalley |
The verdict
- •Dundas Valley Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (65.0 vs 26.1).
- •Dundas Valley Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (58% vs 37%).
- •Dundas Valley Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (86% vs 76%).
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 Centre Dufferin District High School better than Dundas Valley Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Dundas Valley Secondary School ranks higher (65.0 vs 26.1 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 Centre Dufferin District High School and Dundas Valley Secondary School?
About 94 km in a straight line, between Shelburne and Dundas in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Centre Dufferin District High School: 810. Dundas Valley Secondary School: 810. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Centre Dufferin District High School and Dundas Valley Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Centre Dufferin District High School is 620th of 766 and Dundas Valley Secondary School is 222nd of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).