Laurel Heights Secondary School vs Maxwell Heights Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 150 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel Heights Secondary School
Waterloo · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,765 students
Maxwell Heights Secondary School
Oshawa · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,765 students
| Measure | Laurel Heights Secondary School Waterloo, Ontario | Maxwell Heights Secondary School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 72 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #152 of 766 | #266 of 766 |
| National rank | #152 of 766 | #266 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,765 | 1,765 |
| Enrolment | 1,765 | 1,765 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 83% | 52% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 87% | 91% |
| Low-income households | 9% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 2% |
| First language not English | 40% | 24% |
| Special education | 22% | 20% |
| 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 | Waterloo | Oshawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | jam.wrdsb.ca/ | maxwellheights.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Laurel Heights Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (71.9 vs 61.7).
- •Laurel Heights Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (83% vs 52%).
- •Maxwell Heights Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (91% vs 87%).
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 Laurel Heights Secondary School better than Maxwell Heights Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Laurel Heights Secondary School ranks higher (71.9 vs 61.7 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 Laurel Heights Secondary School and Maxwell Heights Secondary School?
About 150 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Laurel Heights Secondary School: 1,765. Maxwell Heights Secondary School: 1,765. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Laurel Heights Secondary School and Maxwell Heights Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Laurel Heights Secondary School is 152nd of 766 and Maxwell Heights Secondary School is 266th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).