École intermédiaire catholique Jeanne-Lajoie vs École secondaire publique L'Équinoxe
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École intermédiaire catholique Jeanne-Lajoie
Pembroke · Catholic elementary · Grades 7-8
140 students
École secondaire publique L'Équinoxe
Pembroke · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
50 students
| Measure | École intermédiaire catholique Jeanne-Lajoie Pembroke, Ontario | École secondaire publique L'Équinoxe Pembroke, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 76 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #481 of 3,871 | – |
| National rank | #481 of 3,871 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 140 | 50 |
| Enrolment | 140 | 50 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 58% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 85% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 40% | 70% |
| Special education | 25% | 10% |
| 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 | Pembroke | Pembroke |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.jeanne-lajoie-secondaire.ecolecatholique.ca/ | www.equinoxe.cepeo.on.ca |
The verdict
- •École intermédiaire catholique Jeanne-Lajoie scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.3 vs 57.8).
- •École intermédiaire catholique Jeanne-Lajoie is the larger school with 140 students compared with 50.
- •École intermédiaire catholique Jeanne-Lajoie is a catholic school while École secondaire publique L'Équinoxe is a public 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 École intermédiaire catholique Jeanne-Lajoie better than École secondaire publique L'Équinoxe?
On the Success Index (Canada), École intermédiaire catholique Jeanne-Lajoie ranks higher (76.3 vs 57.8 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 École intermédiaire catholique Jeanne-Lajoie and École secondaire publique L'Équinoxe?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Pembroke and Pembroke in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École intermédiaire catholique Jeanne-Lajoie: 140. École secondaire publique L'Équinoxe: 50. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École intermédiaire catholique Jeanne-Lajoie and École secondaire publique L'Équinoxe rank in Ontario?
École intermédiaire catholique Jeanne-Lajoie is 481st of 3,871 and École secondaire publique L'Équinoxe is unranked among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).