ÉSC Père-René-de-Galinée vs Preston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 3.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ÉSC Père-René-de-Galinée
Cambridge · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
495 students
Preston High School
Cambridge · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
855 students
| Measure | ÉSC Père-René-de-Galinée Cambridge, Ontario | Preston High School Cambridge, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 78 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #91 of 766 | #351 of 766 |
| National rank | #91 of 766 | #351 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 495 | 855 |
| Enrolment | 495 | 855 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 70% | 67% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 94% | 77% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 4% |
| First language not English | 60% | 17% |
| Special education | 15% | 33% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | prdg.csdccs.edu.on.ca/ | phs.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •ÉSC Père-René-de-Galinée scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (78.2 vs 52.9).
- •ÉSC Père-René-de-Galinée does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (70% vs 67%).
- •ÉSC Père-René-de-Galinée does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (94% vs 77%).
- •Preston High School is the larger school with 855 students compared with 495.
- •ÉSC Père-René-de-Galinée is a catholic school while Preston High School is a public 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 ÉSC Père-René-de-Galinée better than Preston High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), ÉSC Père-René-de-Galinée ranks higher (78.2 vs 52.9 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 ÉSC Père-René-de-Galinée and Preston High School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
ÉSC Père-René-de-Galinée: 495. Preston High School: 855. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do ÉSC Père-René-de-Galinée and Preston High School rank in Ontario?
ÉSC Père-René-de-Galinée is 91st of 766 and Preston High School is 351st of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).