Centre Dufferin District High School vs Stamford Collegiate
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 142 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
Stamford Collegiate
Niagara Falls · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
805 students
| Measure | Centre Dufferin District High School Shelburne, Ontario | Stamford Collegiate Niagara Falls, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 26 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #620 of 766 | #496 of 766 |
| National rank | #620 of 766 | #496 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 810 | 805 |
| Enrolment | 810 | 805 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 37% | 62% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 76% | 80% |
| Low-income households | 7% | 16% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 7% |
| First language not English | 5% | 16% |
| Special education | 35% | 40% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 1% |
| 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 | Niagara Falls |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/cddhs | stamford.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Stamford Collegiate scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (39.5 vs 26.1).
- •Stamford Collegiate does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (62% vs 37%).
- •Stamford Collegiate does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (80% vs 76%).
- •Centre Dufferin District High School is the larger school with 810 students compared with 805.
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 Stamford Collegiate?
On the Success Index (Canada), Stamford Collegiate ranks higher (39.5 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 Stamford Collegiate?
About 142 km in a straight line, between Shelburne and Niagara Falls in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Centre Dufferin District High School: 810. Stamford Collegiate: 805. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Centre Dufferin District High School and Stamford Collegiate rank in Ontario?
Centre Dufferin District High School is 620th of 766 and Stamford Collegiate is 496th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).