Minto-Clifford Central Public School vs Norwell District Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 9.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Minto-Clifford Central Public School
Harriston · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
445 students
Norwell District Secondary School
Palmerston · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
735 students
| Measure | Minto-Clifford Central Public School Harriston, Ontario | Norwell District Secondary School Palmerston, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 31 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2995 of 3,871 | #415 of 766 |
| National rank | #2995 of 3,871 | #415 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 445 | 735 |
| Enrolment | 445 | 735 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 66.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 67.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 66% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 84% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 28% |
| First language not English | 5% | 8% |
| Special education | 20% | 36% |
| 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 | Harriston | Palmerston |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/minto | www.ugdsb.ca/norwell |
The verdict
- •Norwell District Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (48.0 vs 31.0).
- •Norwell District Secondary School is the larger school with 735 students compared with 445.
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 Minto-Clifford Central Public School better than Norwell District Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Norwell District Secondary School ranks higher (48.0 vs 31.0 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 Minto-Clifford Central Public School and Norwell District Secondary School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Harriston and Palmerston in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Minto-Clifford Central Public School: 445. Norwell District Secondary School: 735. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Minto-Clifford Central Public School and Norwell District Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Minto-Clifford Central Public School is 2995th of 3,871 and Norwell District Secondary School is 415th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).