Norwood District High School vs Rideau District High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 142 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norwood District High School
Norwood · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
290 students
Rideau District High School
Elgin · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
295 students
| Measure | Norwood District High School Norwood, Ontario | Rideau District High School Elgin, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 17 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #686 of 766 | #229 of 766 |
| National rank | #686 of 766 | #229 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 290 | 295 |
| Enrolment | 290 | 295 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 31% | 67% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 62% | 79% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 45% | 35% |
| 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 | Norwood | Elgin |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ndhs.ca/ | rideaudhs.ucdsb.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Rideau District High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (64.5 vs 17.1).
- •Rideau District High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (67% vs 31%).
- •Rideau District High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (79% vs 62%).
- •Rideau District High School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 290.
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 Norwood District High School better than Rideau District High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Rideau District High School ranks higher (64.5 vs 17.1 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 Norwood District High School and Rideau District High School?
About 142 km in a straight line, between Norwood and Elgin in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Norwood District High School: 290. Rideau District High School: 295. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Norwood District High School and Rideau District High School rank in Ontario?
Norwood District High School is 686th of 766 and Rideau District High School is 229th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).