École secondaire publique Maurice-Lapointe vs Northern Lights Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 755 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École secondaire publique Maurice-Lapointe
Kanata · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
185 students
Northern Lights Secondary School
Moosonee · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
185 students
| Measure | École secondaire publique Maurice-Lapointe Kanata, Ontario | Northern Lights Secondary School Moosonee, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 90 Top 5% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #11 of 766 | #651 of 766 |
| National rank | #11 of 766 | #651 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 185 | 185 |
| Enrolment | 185 | 185 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 80% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 94% | 59% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 80% | 0% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | Kanata | Moosonee |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.maurice-lapointe.cepeo.on.ca | www.nlss.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •École secondaire publique Maurice-Lapointe scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (89.5 vs 22.0).
- •École secondaire publique Maurice-Lapointe does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (94% vs 59%).
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 Maurice-Lapointe better than Northern Lights Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), École secondaire publique Maurice-Lapointe ranks higher (89.5 vs 22.0 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 publique Maurice-Lapointe and Northern Lights Secondary School?
About 755 km in a straight line, between Kanata and Moosonee in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École secondaire publique Maurice-Lapointe: 185. Northern Lights Secondary School: 185. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École secondaire publique Maurice-Lapointe and Northern Lights Secondary School rank in Ontario?
École secondaire publique Maurice-Lapointe is 11th of 766 and Northern Lights Secondary School is 651st of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).