Confederation Secondary School vs École secondaire catholique l'Horizon
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.0 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
École secondaire catholique l'Horizon
Val Caron · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
415 students
| Measure | Confederation Secondary School Val Caron, Ontario | École secondaire catholique l'Horizon Val Caron, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 25 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #635 of 766 | #252 of 766 |
| National rank | #635 of 766 | #252 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 485 | 415 |
| Enrolment | 485 | 415 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 27% | 55% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 70% | 84% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 70% |
| Special education | 40% | 20% |
| 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 | Val Caron |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | confedss.rainbowschools.ca/ | eschorizon.nouvelon.ca/ |
The verdict
- •École secondaire catholique l'Horizon scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (62.3 vs 24.7).
- •École secondaire catholique l'Horizon does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (55% vs 27%).
- •École secondaire catholique l'Horizon does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (84% vs 70%).
- •Confederation Secondary School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 415.
- •Confederation Secondary School is a public school while École secondaire catholique l'Horizon 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 Confederation Secondary School better than École secondaire catholique l'Horizon?
On the Success Index (Canada), École secondaire catholique l'Horizon ranks higher (62.3 vs 24.7 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 Confederation Secondary School and École secondaire catholique l'Horizon?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Val Caron and Val Caron in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Confederation Secondary School: 485. École secondaire catholique l'Horizon: 415. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Confederation Secondary School and École secondaire catholique l'Horizon rank in Ontario?
Confederation Secondary School is 635th of 766 and École secondaire catholique l'Horizon is 252nd of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).