Dufferin Centre for Continuing Education vs St Benedict Elementary 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.
Dufferin Centre for Continuing Education
Orangeville · Public alternative · Grades 9-12
St Benedict Elementary School
Orangeville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
490 students
| Measure | Dufferin Centre for Continuing Education Orangeville, Ontario | St Benedict Elementary School Orangeville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 51 Top 50% |
| Province rank | – | #1919 of 3,871 |
| National rank | – | #1919 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Alternative | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | – | 490 |
| Enrolment | – | 490 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 67.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 73% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | – | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | – | 5% |
| First language not English | – | 5% |
| Special education | – | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | – | 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 | Orangeville | Orangeville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/continuing-education/ | www.dpcdsb.org/BENED |
The verdict
- •Dufferin Centre for Continuing Education is a public school while St Benedict Elementary 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 Dufferin Centre for Continuing Education better than St Benedict Elementary 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 Dufferin Centre for Continuing Education and St Benedict Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Orangeville and Orangeville in Ontario.
How do Dufferin Centre for Continuing Education and St Benedict Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Dufferin Centre for Continuing Education is unranked and St Benedict Elementary School is 1919th of 3,871 among alternative schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).