École secondaire Macdonald-Cartier vs Goderich District Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 315 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École secondaire Macdonald-Cartier
Sudbury · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
385 students
Goderich District Collegiate Institute
Goderich · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
395 students
| Measure | École secondaire Macdonald-Cartier Sudbury, Ontario | Goderich District Collegiate Institute Goderich, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 62 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #253 of 766 | #396 of 766 |
| National rank | #253 of 766 | #396 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 385 | 395 |
| Enrolment | 385 | 395 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 47% | 47% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 91% | 88% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 70% | 0% |
| Special education | 30% | 25% |
| 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 | Sudbury | Goderich |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | esmc.cspgno.ca | gdci.amdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •École secondaire Macdonald-Cartier scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (62.3 vs 49.7).
- •École secondaire Macdonald-Cartier does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (91% vs 88%).
- •Goderich District Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 395 students compared with 385.
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 Macdonald-Cartier better than Goderich District Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), École secondaire Macdonald-Cartier ranks higher (62.3 vs 49.7 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 Macdonald-Cartier and Goderich District Collegiate Institute?
About 315 km in a straight line, between Sudbury and Goderich in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École secondaire Macdonald-Cartier: 385. Goderich District Collegiate Institute: 395. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École secondaire Macdonald-Cartier and Goderich District Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
École secondaire Macdonald-Cartier is 253rd of 766 and Goderich District Collegiate Institute is 396th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).