Dunbarton High School vs Richmond Hill High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 27 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunbarton High School
Pickering · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,630 students
Richmond Hill High School
Richmond Hill · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,635 students
| Measure | Dunbarton High School Pickering, Ontario | Richmond Hill High School Richmond Hill, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 72 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #156 of 766 | #63 of 766 |
| National rank | #156 of 766 | #63 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,630 | 1,635 |
| Enrolment | 1,630 | 1,635 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 71% | 81% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 86% | 96% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 1% |
| First language not English | 23% | 68% |
| Special education | 19% | 12% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 12% |
| 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 | Pickering | Richmond Hill |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | dunbartonhs.ddsb.ca | richmondhill.hs.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Richmond Hill High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (81.4 vs 71.7).
- •Richmond Hill High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (81% vs 71%).
- •Richmond Hill High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (96% vs 86%).
- •Richmond Hill High School is the larger school with 1,635 students compared with 1,630.
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 Dunbarton High School better than Richmond Hill High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Richmond Hill High School ranks higher (81.4 vs 71.7 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 Dunbarton High School and Richmond Hill High School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Pickering and Richmond Hill in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dunbarton High School: 1,630. Richmond Hill High School: 1,635. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dunbarton High School and Richmond Hill High School rank in Ontario?
Dunbarton High School is 156th of 766 and Richmond Hill High School is 63rd of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).