Gary Allan High School - Burlington vs Rideau District High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 318 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gary Allan High School - Burlington
Burlington · Public alternative · Grades 9-12
300 students
Rideau District High School
Elgin · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
295 students
| Measure | Gary Allan High School - Burlington Burlington, Ontario | Rideau District High School Elgin, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | – | #229 of 766 |
| National rank | – | #229 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Alternative | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 300 | 295 |
| Enrolment | 300 | 295 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 67% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 79% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 25% | 0% |
| Special education | 25% | 35% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 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 | Burlington | Elgin |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.hdsb.ca/Schools/Pages/SchoolDetails.aspx?sc=2050&sn=gary+allan&pr=&ci=&gr= | rideaudhs.ucdsb.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Gary Allan High School - Burlington is the larger school with 300 students compared with 295.
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 Gary Allan High School - Burlington better than Rideau District 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 Gary Allan High School - Burlington and Rideau District High School?
About 318 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Elgin in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Gary Allan High School - Burlington: 300. Rideau District High School: 295. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Gary Allan High School - Burlington and Rideau District High School rank in Ontario?
Gary Allan High School - Burlington is unranked and Rideau District High School is 229th of 766 among alternative schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).