East Elgin Secondary School vs St Joseph's High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 15 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
St Joseph's High School
St. Thomas · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
960 students
| Measure | East Elgin Secondary School Aylmer, Ontario | St Joseph's High School St. Thomas, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 23 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #647 of 766 | #309 of 766 |
| National rank | #647 of 766 | #309 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 985 | 960 |
| Enrolment | 985 | 960 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 43% | 46% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 74% | 92% |
| Low-income households | 9% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 28% | 4% |
| First language not English | 11% | 5% |
| Special education | 19% | 21% |
| 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 | St. Thomas |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/EastElgin.cfm | www.ldcsb.ca/school/SJH/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (56.6 vs 22.5).
- •St Joseph's High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (46% vs 43%).
- •St Joseph's High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (92% vs 74%).
- •East Elgin Secondary School is the larger school with 985 students compared with 960.
- •East Elgin Secondary School is a public school while St Joseph's High 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 East Elgin Secondary School better than St Joseph's High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Joseph's High School ranks higher (56.6 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 St Joseph's High School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Aylmer and St. Thomas in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
East Elgin Secondary School: 985. St Joseph's High School: 960. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do East Elgin Secondary School and St Joseph's High School rank in Ontario?
East Elgin Secondary School is 647th of 766 and St Joseph's High School is 309th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).