Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School vs Merivale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School
Nepean · Catholic elementary · Grades 7-8
480 students
Merivale High School
Nepean · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,440 students
| Measure | Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School Nepean, Ontario | Merivale High School Nepean, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 16 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #3586 of 3,871 | #77 of 766 |
| National rank | #3586 of 3,871 | #77 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 480 | 1,440 |
| Enrolment | 480 | 1,440 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 75% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 96% |
| Low-income households | 15% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 3% |
| First language not English | 20% | 43% |
| Special education | 20% | 17% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 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 | rya.ocsb.ca | merivalehs.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Merivale High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (79.9 vs 15.7).
- •Merivale High School is the larger school with 1,440 students compared with 480.
- •Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School is a catholic school while Merivale 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 Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School better than Merivale High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Merivale High School ranks higher (79.9 vs 15.7 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 Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School and Merivale High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Nepean and Nepean in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School: 480. Merivale High School: 1,440. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School and Merivale High School rank in Ontario?
Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School is 3586th of 3,871 and Merivale High School is 77th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).