Port Elgin-Saugeen Central School vs Saugeen District Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 884 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Port Elgin-Saugeen Central School
Port Elgin · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
625 students
Saugeen District Secondary School
Port Elgin · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
730 students
| Measure | Port Elgin-Saugeen Central School Port Elgin, Ontario | Saugeen District Secondary School Port Elgin, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 27 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3189 of 3,871 | #302 of 766 |
| National rank | #3189 of 3,871 | #302 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 625 | 730 |
| Enrolment | 625 | 730 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 43% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 62.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 57% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 88% |
| Low-income households | 8% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 3% |
| First language not English | 12% | 7% |
| Special education | 11% | 32% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | Port Elgin | Port Elgin |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.pte.bwdsb.on.ca | www.sdss.bwdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Saugeen District Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (57.7 vs 26.5).
- •Saugeen District Secondary School is the larger school with 730 students compared with 625.
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 Port Elgin-Saugeen Central School better than Saugeen District Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Saugeen District Secondary School ranks higher (57.7 vs 26.5 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 Port Elgin-Saugeen Central School and Saugeen District Secondary School?
About 884 m in a straight line, between Port Elgin and Port Elgin in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Port Elgin-Saugeen Central School: 625. Saugeen District Secondary School: 730. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Port Elgin-Saugeen Central School and Saugeen District Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Port Elgin-Saugeen Central School is 3189th of 3,871 and Saugeen District Secondary School is 302nd of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).