Elizabeth Wyn Wood Secondary Alternate vs Merivale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 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
Merivale High School
Nepean · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,440 students
| Measure | Elizabeth Wyn Wood Secondary Alternate Nepean, Ontario | Merivale High School Nepean, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 80 Top 10% |
| Province rank | – | #77 of 766 |
| National rank | – | #77 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Alternative | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 255 | 1,440 |
| Enrolment | 255 | 1,440 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 75% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 96% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 3% |
| First language not English | 20% | 43% |
| Special education | 45% | 17% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 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 | Nepean | Nepean |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | elizabethwynwood.ocdsb.ca/ | merivalehs.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Merivale High School is the larger school with 1,440 students compared with 255.
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 Merivale High 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 Merivale High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Nepean and Nepean in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Elizabeth Wyn Wood Secondary Alternate: 255. Merivale High School: 1,440. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Elizabeth Wyn Wood Secondary Alternate and Merivale High School rank in Ontario?
Elizabeth Wyn Wood Secondary Alternate is unranked and Merivale High School is 77th of 766 among alternative schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).