École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais vs St Paul Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 347 km 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
St Paul Secondary School
Mississauga · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
880 students
| Measure | École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais Ottawa, Ontario | St Paul Secondary School Mississauga, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 94 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #4 of 766 | #155 of 766 |
| National rank | #4 of 766 | #155 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 880 | 880 |
| Enrolment | 880 | 880 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 80% | 72% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 99% | 89% |
| Low-income households | 4% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 3% |
| First language not English | 60% | 19% |
| Special education | 22% | 18% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | Mississauga |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | paul-desmarais.ecolecatholique.ca/ | www.dpcdsb.org/PAULS |
The verdict
- •École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (94.4 vs 71.8).
- •École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (80% vs 72%).
- •École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (99% vs 89%).
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 St Paul Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais ranks higher (94.4 vs 71.8 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 secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais and St Paul Secondary School?
About 347 km in a straight line, between Ottawa and Mississauga in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais: 880. St Paul Secondary School: 880. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais and St Paul Secondary School rank in Ontario?
École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais is 4th of 766 and St Paul Secondary School is 155th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).