David Suzuki Secondary School vs Northwood Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Suzuki Secondary School
Brampton · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,700 students
Northwood Public School
Brampton · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
545 students
| Measure | David Suzuki Secondary School Brampton, Ontario | Northwood Public School Brampton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 38 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #508 of 766 | #3421 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #508 of 766 | #3421 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 1,700 | 545 |
| Enrolment | 1,700 | 545 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 36.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 47% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 81% | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 39% | 41% |
| Special education | 18% | 10% |
| 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 | Brampton | Brampton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.peelschools.org/sec/davidsuzuki/Pages/default.aspx | schools.peelschools.org/1533/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •David Suzuki Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (38.2 vs 20.8).
- •David Suzuki Secondary School is the larger school with 1,700 students compared with 545.
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 David Suzuki Secondary School better than Northwood Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), David Suzuki Secondary School ranks higher (38.2 vs 20.8 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 David Suzuki Secondary School and Northwood Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Brampton and Brampton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
David Suzuki Secondary School: 1,700. Northwood Public School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do David Suzuki Secondary School and Northwood Public School rank in Ontario?
David Suzuki Secondary School is 508th of 766 and Northwood Public School is 3421st of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).