Essex District High School vs Tecumseh Vista Academy- Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 12 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Essex District High School
Essex · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
695 students
Tecumseh Vista Academy- Secondary
Tecumseh · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
740 students
| Measure | Essex District High School Essex, Ontario | Tecumseh Vista Academy- Secondary Tecumseh, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #319 of 766 | #14 of 766 |
| National rank | #319 of 766 | #14 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 695 | 740 |
| Enrolment | 695 | 740 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 63% | 80% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 79% | 95% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 2% |
| First language not English | 2% | 15% |
| Special education | 24% | 15% |
| 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 | Essex | Tecumseh |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.publicboard.ca/school/edhs/Pages/default.aspx | www.publicboard.ca/school/tecumsehvista-sec/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Tecumseh Vista Academy- Secondary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (88.3 vs 55.2).
- •Tecumseh Vista Academy- Secondary does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (80% vs 63%).
- •Tecumseh Vista Academy- Secondary does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (95% vs 79%).
- •Tecumseh Vista Academy- Secondary is the larger school with 740 students compared with 695.
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 Essex District High School better than Tecumseh Vista Academy- Secondary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Tecumseh Vista Academy- Secondary ranks higher (88.3 vs 55.2 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 Essex District High School and Tecumseh Vista Academy- Secondary?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Essex and Tecumseh in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Essex District High School: 695. Tecumseh Vista Academy- Secondary: 740. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Essex District High School and Tecumseh Vista Academy- Secondary rank in Ontario?
Essex District High School is 319th of 766 and Tecumseh Vista Academy- Secondary is 14th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).