Peel Alternative South vs St Paul Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Peel Alternative South
Mississauga · Public alternative · Grades 9-12
190 students
St Paul Secondary School
Mississauga · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
880 students
| Measure | Peel Alternative South Mississauga, Ontario | St Paul Secondary School Mississauga, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 72 Top 25% |
| Province rank | – | #155 of 766 |
| National rank | – | #155 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Alternative | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 190 | 880 |
| Enrolment | 190 | 880 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 72% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 89% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 3% |
| First language not English | 30% | 19% |
| Special education | 40% | 18% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | Mississauga | Mississauga |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.peelschools.org/sec/pas | www.dpcdsb.org/PAULS |
The verdict
- •St Paul Secondary School is the larger school with 880 students compared with 190.
- •Peel Alternative South is a public school while St Paul Secondary School 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 Peel Alternative South better than St Paul Secondary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Peel Alternative South and St Paul Secondary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Mississauga and Mississauga in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Peel Alternative South: 190. St Paul Secondary School: 880. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Peel Alternative South and St Paul Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Peel Alternative South is unranked and St Paul Secondary School is 155th of 766 among alternative schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).