École secondaire catholique Samuel-Genest vs Ottawa Technical Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École secondaire catholique Samuel-Genest
Ottawa · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
855 students
Ottawa Technical Secondary School
Ottawa · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
330 students
| Measure | École secondaire catholique Samuel-Genest Ottawa, Ontario | Ottawa Technical Secondary School Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 62 Top 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #260 of 766 | #731 of 766 |
| National rank | #260 of 766 | #731 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 855 | 330 |
| Enrolment | 855 | 330 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 68% | 23% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 96% | 48% |
| Low-income households | 19% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 9% | 5% |
| First language not English | 89% | 15% |
| Special education | 18% | 85% |
| 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 | Ottawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.samuel-genest.ecolecatholique.ca/ | otss.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •École secondaire catholique Samuel-Genest scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (61.8 vs 10.0).
- •École secondaire catholique Samuel-Genest does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (68% vs 23%).
- •École secondaire catholique Samuel-Genest does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (96% vs 48%).
- •École secondaire catholique Samuel-Genest is the larger school with 855 students compared with 330.
- •École secondaire catholique Samuel-Genest is a catholic school while Ottawa Technical 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 Samuel-Genest better than Ottawa Technical Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), École secondaire catholique Samuel-Genest ranks higher (61.8 vs 10.0 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 Samuel-Genest and Ottawa Technical Secondary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Ottawa and Ottawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École secondaire catholique Samuel-Genest: 855. Ottawa Technical Secondary School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École secondaire catholique Samuel-Genest and Ottawa Technical Secondary School rank in Ontario?
École secondaire catholique Samuel-Genest is 260th of 766 and Ottawa Technical Secondary School is 731st of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).