David Suzuki Secondary School vs St. Roch Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 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
St. Roch Catholic Secondary School
Brampton · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,425 students
| Measure | David Suzuki Secondary School Brampton, Ontario | St. Roch Catholic Secondary School Brampton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 38 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #508 of 766 | #259 of 766 |
| National rank | #508 of 766 | #259 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,700 | 1,425 |
| Enrolment | 1,700 | 1,425 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 47% | 61% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 81% | 89% |
| Low-income households | 7% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 39% | 15% |
| Special education | 18% | 14% |
| 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 | www.dpcdsb.org/ROCHS |
The verdict
- •St. Roch Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (61.9 vs 38.2).
- •St. Roch Catholic Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (61% vs 47%).
- •St. Roch Catholic Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (89% vs 81%).
- •David Suzuki Secondary School is the larger school with 1,700 students compared with 1,425.
- •David Suzuki Secondary School is a public school while St. Roch 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 David Suzuki Secondary School better than St. Roch Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Roch Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (61.9 vs 38.2 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 St. Roch Catholic Secondary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Brampton and Brampton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
David Suzuki Secondary School: 1,700. St. Roch Catholic Secondary School: 1,425. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do David Suzuki Secondary School and St. Roch Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
David Suzuki Secondary School is 508th of 766 and St. Roch Catholic Secondary School is 259th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).