Russell High School vs St. Mother Teresa Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 410 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Russell High School
Russell · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
360 students
St. Mother Teresa Catholic School
Russell · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
560 students
| Measure | Russell High School Russell, Ontario | St. Mother Teresa Catholic School Russell, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #325 of 766 | #1907 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #325 of 766 | #1907 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 360 | 560 |
| Enrolment | 360 | 560 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 65.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 72.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 42% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 87% | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 2% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 10% | 8% |
| Special education | 40% | 16% |
| 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 | Russell | Russell |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | russellhs.ucdsb.on.ca | stmtcs.cdsbeo.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Russell High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (55.0 vs 51.5).
- •St. Mother Teresa Catholic School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 360.
- •Russell High School is a public school while St. Mother Teresa Catholic 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 Russell High School better than St. Mother Teresa Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Russell High School ranks higher (55.0 vs 51.5 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 Russell High School and St. Mother Teresa Catholic School?
About 410 m in a straight line, between Russell and Russell in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Russell High School: 360. St. Mother Teresa Catholic School: 560. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Russell High School and St. Mother Teresa Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Russell High School is 325th of 766 and St. Mother Teresa Catholic School is 1907th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).