Centre for Individual Studies Northumberland vs St. Mary Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 942 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centre for Individual Studies Northumberland
Cobourg · Public alternative · Grades 9-12
115 students
St. Mary Catholic Secondary School
Cobourg · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
835 students
| Measure | Centre for Individual Studies Northumberland Cobourg, Ontario | St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Cobourg, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 51 Top 50% |
| Province rank | – | #382 of 766 |
| National rank | – | #382 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Alternative | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 115 | 835 |
| Enrolment | 115 | 835 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 57% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 75% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 0% | 3% |
| Special education | 40% | 28% |
| 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 | Cobourg | Cobourg |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | northumberlandcis.kprdsb.ca/ | www.smcss.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St. Mary Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 835 students compared with 115.
- •Centre for Individual Studies Northumberland is a public school while St. Mary Catholic Secondary School is a catholic school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 for Individual Studies Northumberland better than St. Mary Catholic Secondary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Centre for Individual Studies Northumberland and St. Mary Catholic Secondary School?
About 942 m in a straight line, between Cobourg and Cobourg in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Centre for Individual Studies Northumberland: 115. St. Mary Catholic Secondary School: 835. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Centre for Individual Studies Northumberland and St. Mary Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Centre for Individual Studies Northumberland is unranked and St. Mary Catholic Secondary School is 382nd of 766 among alternative schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).