Lord Dorchester Secondary School vs River Heights School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 860 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lord Dorchester Secondary School
Dorchester · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
605 students
River Heights School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades JK-3
385 students
| Measure | Lord Dorchester Secondary School Dorchester, Ontario | River Heights School Dorchester, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #328 of 766 | #1831 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #328 of 766 | #1831 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-3 |
| Students | 605 | 385 |
| Enrolment | 605 | 385 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 64.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 63% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 74% | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 5% |
| First language not English | 6% | 5% |
| Special education | 20% | 0% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 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 | Dorchester | Dorchester |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/LordDorchester.cfm | www.tvdsb.ca/RiverHeights.cfm |
The verdict
- •Lord Dorchester Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (54.6 vs 52.6).
- •Lord Dorchester Secondary School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 385.
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 Lord Dorchester Secondary School better than River Heights School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Lord Dorchester Secondary School ranks higher (54.6 vs 52.6 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 Lord Dorchester Secondary School and River Heights School?
About 860 m in a straight line, between Dorchester and Dorchester in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lord Dorchester Secondary School: 605. River Heights School: 385. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lord Dorchester Secondary School and River Heights School rank in Ontario?
Lord Dorchester Secondary School is 328th of 766 and River Heights School is 1831st of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).