École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais vs Maplewood Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 935 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais
Ottawa · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
880 students
Maplewood Secondary School
Stittsville · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
245 students
| Measure | École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais Ottawa, Ontario | Maplewood Secondary School Stittsville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 94 Top 5% | 85 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #4 of 766 | #42 of 766 |
| National rank | #4 of 766 | #42 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 880 | 245 |
| Enrolment | 880 | 245 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 80% | 67% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 99% | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 60% | 30% |
| Special education | 22% | 20% |
| 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 | Ottawa | Stittsville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | paul-desmarais.ecolecatholique.ca/ | – |
The verdict
- •École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (94.4 vs 84.5).
- •École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (80% vs 67%).
- •École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais is the larger school with 880 students compared with 245.
- •École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais is a catholic school while Maplewood Secondary School 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 secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais better than Maplewood Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais ranks higher (94.4 vs 84.5 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 École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais and Maplewood Secondary School?
About 935 m in a straight line, between Ottawa and Stittsville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais: 880. Maplewood Secondary School: 245. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais and Maplewood Secondary School rank in Ontario?
École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais is 4th of 766 and Maplewood Secondary School is 42nd of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).