East Elgin Secondary School vs South Dorchester Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 9.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Elgin Secondary School
Aylmer · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
985 students
South Dorchester Public School
Belmont · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
330 students
| Measure | East Elgin Secondary School Aylmer, Ontario | South Dorchester Public School Belmont, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 23 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #647 of 766 | #1469 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #647 of 766 | #1469 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 985 | 330 |
| Enrolment | 985 | 330 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 69% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 78% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 43% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 74% | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 28% | 5% |
| First language not English | 11% | 5% |
| Special education | 19% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Aylmer | Belmont |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/EastElgin.cfm | www.tvdsb.ca/SouthDorchester.cfm |
The verdict
- •South Dorchester Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.9 vs 22.5).
- •East Elgin Secondary School is the larger school with 985 students compared with 330.
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 East Elgin Secondary School better than South Dorchester Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), South Dorchester Public School ranks higher (58.9 vs 22.5 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 East Elgin Secondary School and South Dorchester Public School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Aylmer and Belmont in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
East Elgin Secondary School: 985. South Dorchester Public School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do East Elgin Secondary School and South Dorchester Public School rank in Ontario?
East Elgin Secondary School is 647th of 766 and South Dorchester Public School is 1469th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).