Confederation Secondary School vs Durham Alternative Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 346 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Confederation Secondary School
Val Caron · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
485 students
Durham Alternative Secondary School
Oshawa · Public alternative · Grades 9-12
485 students
| Measure | Confederation Secondary School Val Caron, Ontario | Durham Alternative Secondary School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 25 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #635 of 766 | – |
| National rank | #635 of 766 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Alternative |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 485 | 485 |
| Enrolment | 485 | 485 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 27% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 70% | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 10% |
| Special education | 40% | 45% |
| 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 | Val Caron | Oshawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | confedss.rainbowschools.ca/ | dass.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
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 Confederation Secondary School better than Durham Alternative 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 Confederation Secondary School and Durham Alternative Secondary School?
About 346 km in a straight line, between Val Caron and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Confederation Secondary School: 485. Durham Alternative Secondary School: 485. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Confederation Secondary School and Durham Alternative Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Confederation Secondary School is 635th of 766 and Durham Alternative Secondary School is unranked among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).