Merivale High School vs OCSB Achievement Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merivale High School
Nepean · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,440 students
OCSB Achievement Centre
Nepean · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
75 students
| Measure | Merivale High School Nepean, Ontario | OCSB Achievement Centre Nepean, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 80 Top 10% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #77 of 766 | #740 of 766 |
| National rank | #77 of 766 | #740 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,440 | 75 |
| Enrolment | 1,440 | 75 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 75% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 96% | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 10% |
| First language not English | 43% | 10% |
| Special education | 17% | 50% |
| Identified as gifted | 7% | 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 | Nepean | Nepean |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | merivalehs.ocdsb.ca/ | – |
The verdict
- •Merivale High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (79.9 vs 8.1).
- •Merivale High School is the larger school with 1,440 students compared with 75.
- •Merivale High School is a public school while OCSB Achievement Centre is a catholic 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 Merivale High School better than OCSB Achievement Centre?
On the Success Index (Canada), Merivale High School ranks higher (79.9 vs 8.1 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 Merivale High School and OCSB Achievement Centre?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Nepean and Nepean in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Merivale High School: 1,440. OCSB Achievement Centre: 75. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Merivale High School and OCSB Achievement Centre rank in Ontario?
Merivale High School is 77th of 766 and OCSB Achievement Centre is 740th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).