École secondaire publique Omer-Deslauriers vs Merivale Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 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 Intermediate School
Nepean · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
320 students
| Measure | École secondaire publique Omer-Deslauriers Ottawa, Ontario | Merivale Intermediate School Nepean, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 27 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #603 of 766 | #3149 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #603 of 766 | #3149 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 7-8 |
| Students | 325 | 320 |
| Enrolment | 325 | 320 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 38% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 88% | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 90% | 40% |
| Special education | 10% | 20% |
| 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 | Nepean |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.deslauriers.cepeo.on.ca | merivalehs.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (27.1 vs 27.1).
- •École secondaire publique Omer-Deslauriers is the larger school with 325 students compared with 320.
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 Intermediate 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 Omer-Deslauriers and Merivale Intermediate School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ottawa and Nepean in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École secondaire publique Omer-Deslauriers: 325. Merivale Intermediate School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École secondaire publique Omer-Deslauriers and Merivale Intermediate School rank in Ontario?
École secondaire publique Omer-Deslauriers is 603rd of 766 and Merivale Intermediate School is 3149th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).