Claude Watson School for the Arts vs Earl Haig Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 488 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Claude Watson School for the Arts
North York · Public elementary · Grades 1-8
285 students
Earl Haig Secondary School
North York · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
2,175 students
| Measure | Claude Watson School for the Arts North York, Ontario | Earl Haig Secondary School North York, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 81 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #267 of 3,871 | #92 of 766 |
| National rank | #267 of 3,871 | #92 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 1-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 285 | 2,175 |
| Enrolment | 285 | 2,175 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 96.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 84% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 95% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 17% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 40% | 50% |
| Special education | 10% | 11% |
| Identified as gifted | 20% | 4% |
| 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 | North York | North York |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.claudewatson.org | www.earlhaig.ca |
The verdict
- •Claude Watson School for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (81.1 vs 77.9).
- •Earl Haig Secondary School is the larger school with 2,175 students compared with 285.
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 Claude Watson School for the Arts better than Earl Haig Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Claude Watson School for the Arts ranks higher (81.1 vs 77.9 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 Claude Watson School for the Arts and Earl Haig Secondary School?
About 488 m in a straight line, between North York and North York in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Claude Watson School for the Arts: 285. Earl Haig Secondary School: 2,175. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Claude Watson School for the Arts and Earl Haig Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Claude Watson School for the Arts is 267th of 3,871 and Earl Haig Secondary School is 92nd of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).