Dr John M Denison Secondary School vs Mississauga Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 53 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr John M Denison Secondary School
Newmarket · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,000 students
Mississauga Secondary School
Mississauga · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,000 students
| Measure | Dr John M Denison Secondary School Newmarket, Ontario | Mississauga Secondary School Mississauga, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 44 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #442 of 766 | #362 of 766 |
| National rank | #442 of 766 | #362 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Enrolment | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 47% | 53% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 84% | 88% |
| Low-income households | 8% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 5% |
| First language not English | 34% | 49% |
| Special education | 26% | 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 | Newmarket | Mississauga |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | denison.ss.yrdsb.ca/ | schools.peelschools.org/sec/mississauga/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Mississauga Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (52.3 vs 44.3).
- •Mississauga Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (53% vs 47%).
- •Mississauga Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (88% vs 84%).
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 Dr John M Denison Secondary School better than Mississauga Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Mississauga Secondary School ranks higher (52.3 vs 44.3 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 Dr John M Denison Secondary School and Mississauga Secondary School?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Newmarket and Mississauga in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dr John M Denison Secondary School: 1,000. Mississauga Secondary School: 1,000. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dr John M Denison Secondary School and Mississauga Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Dr John M Denison Secondary School is 442nd of 766 and Mississauga Secondary School is 362nd of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).