Ernestown Secondary School vs Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 9.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernestown Secondary School
Odessa · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
360 students
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School
Amherstview · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
405 students
| Measure | Ernestown Secondary School Odessa, Ontario | Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School Amherstview, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 40 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #489 of 766 | #2534 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #489 of 766 | #2534 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 360 | 405 |
| Enrolment | 360 | 405 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 73.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 65% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 38% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 77% | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 5% | 5% |
| Special education | 50% | 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 | Odessa | Amherstview |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ernestownss.limestone.on.ca/ | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/olmc/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (39.9 vs 39.8).
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 360.
- •Ernestown Secondary School is a public school while Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic 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 Ernestown Secondary School better than Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic 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 Ernestown Secondary School and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Odessa and Amherstview in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ernestown Secondary School: 360. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School: 405. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ernestown Secondary School and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Ernestown Secondary School is 489th of 766 and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School is 2534th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).