Highland Public School vs Southwood Secondary 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.
Highland Public School
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
425 students
Southwood Secondary School
Cambridge · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
700 students
| Measure | Highland Public School Cambridge, Ontario | Southwood Secondary School Cambridge, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 43 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2381 of 3,871 | #481 of 766 |
| National rank | #2381 of 3,871 | #481 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 425 | 700 |
| Enrolment | 425 | 700 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 65% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 74.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 50% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 74% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 4% |
| First language not English | 10% | 8% |
| Special education | 20% | 28% |
| 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 | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | hig.wrdsb.ca/ | sss.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Highland Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (43.1 vs 40.9).
- •Southwood Secondary School is the larger school with 700 students compared with 425.
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 Highland Public School better than Southwood Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Highland Public School ranks higher (43.1 vs 40.9 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 Highland Public School and Southwood Secondary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Highland Public School: 425. Southwood Secondary School: 700. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Highland Public School and Southwood Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Highland Public School is 2381st of 3,871 and Southwood Secondary School is 481st of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).