Elizabeth Wyn Wood Secondary Alternate vs Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth Wyn Wood Secondary Alternate
Nepean · Public alternative · Grades 9-12
255 students
Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School
Nepean · Catholic elementary · Grades 7-8
480 students
| Measure | Elizabeth Wyn Wood Secondary Alternate Nepean, Ontario | Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School Nepean, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 16 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | – | #3586 of 3,871 |
| National rank | – | #3586 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Alternative | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 7-8 |
| Students | 255 | 480 |
| Enrolment | 255 | 480 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 10% |
| First language not English | 20% | 20% |
| Special education | 45% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 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 | Nepean | Nepean |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | elizabethwynwood.ocdsb.ca/ | rya.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 255.
- •Elizabeth Wyn Wood Secondary Alternate is a public school while Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School is a catholic school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Elizabeth Wyn Wood Secondary Alternate better than Frank Ryan Catholic 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 Elizabeth Wyn Wood Secondary Alternate and Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Nepean and Nepean in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Elizabeth Wyn Wood Secondary Alternate: 255. Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School: 480. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Elizabeth Wyn Wood Secondary Alternate and Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School rank in Ontario?
Elizabeth Wyn Wood Secondary Alternate is unranked and Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School is 3586th of 3,871 among alternative schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).