École secondaire publique L'Alternative vs Parkholme Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 369 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École secondaire publique L'Alternative
Ottawa · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
70 students
Parkholme Secondary School
Brampton · Public alternative · Grades 9-12
70 students
| Measure | École secondaire publique L'Alternative Ottawa, Ontario | Parkholme Secondary School Brampton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 8 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #738 of 766 | – |
| National rank | #738 of 766 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Alternative |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 70 | 70 |
| Enrolment | 70 | 70 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 90% | 50% |
| Special education | 20% | 100% |
| 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 | Brampton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.alternative.cepeo.on.ca | schools.peelschools.org/sec/parkholme/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
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 publique L'Alternative better than Parkholme Secondary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are École secondaire publique L'Alternative and Parkholme Secondary School?
About 369 km in a straight line, between Ottawa and Brampton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École secondaire publique L'Alternative: 70. Parkholme Secondary School: 70. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École secondaire publique L'Alternative and Parkholme Secondary School rank in Ontario?
École secondaire publique L'Alternative is 738th of 766 and Parkholme Secondary School is unranked among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).