École secondaire publique Omer-Deslauriers vs Merivale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École secondaire publique Omer-Deslauriers
Ottawa · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
325 students
Merivale High School
Nepean · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,440 students
| Measure | École secondaire publique Omer-Deslauriers Ottawa, Ontario | Merivale High School Nepean, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 27 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #603 of 766 | #77 of 766 |
| National rank | #603 of 766 | #77 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 325 | 1,440 |
| Enrolment | 325 | 1,440 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 38% | 75% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 88% | 96% |
| Low-income households | 20% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 3% |
| First language not English | 90% | 43% |
| Special education | 10% | 17% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Nepean |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.deslauriers.cepeo.on.ca | merivalehs.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Merivale High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (79.9 vs 27.1).
- •Merivale High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (75% vs 38%).
- •Merivale High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (96% vs 88%).
- •Merivale High School is the larger school with 1,440 students compared with 325.
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 Omer-Deslauriers better than Merivale High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Merivale High School ranks higher (79.9 vs 27.1 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 Omer-Deslauriers and Merivale High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ottawa and Nepean in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École secondaire publique Omer-Deslauriers: 325. Merivale High School: 1,440. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École secondaire publique Omer-Deslauriers and Merivale High School rank in Ontario?
École secondaire publique Omer-Deslauriers is 603rd of 766 and Merivale High School is 77th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).