East Northumberland Secondary School vs St Paul Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 12 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Northumberland Secondary School
Brighton · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
960 students
St Paul Catholic Secondary School
Trenton · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
475 students
| Measure | East Northumberland Secondary School Brighton, Ontario | St Paul Catholic Secondary School Trenton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 52 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #365 of 766 | #458 of 766 |
| National rank | #365 of 766 | #458 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 960 | 475 |
| Enrolment | 960 | 475 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 48% | 42% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 84% | 86% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 5% |
| First language not English | 2% | 0% |
| Special education | 29% | 35% |
| 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 | Brighton | Trenton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | eastnorthumberland.kprdsb.ca/ | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/pass |
The verdict
- •East Northumberland Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (52.0 vs 43.3).
- •East Northumberland Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (48% vs 42%).
- •St Paul Catholic Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (86% vs 84%).
- •East Northumberland Secondary School is the larger school with 960 students compared with 475.
- •East Northumberland Secondary School is a public school while St Paul Catholic Secondary 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 Northumberland Secondary School better than St Paul Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), East Northumberland Secondary School ranks higher (52.0 vs 43.3 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 East Northumberland Secondary School and St Paul Catholic Secondary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Trenton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
East Northumberland Secondary School: 960. St Paul Catholic Secondary School: 475. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do East Northumberland Secondary School and St Paul Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
East Northumberland Secondary School is 365th of 766 and St Paul Catholic Secondary School is 458th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).