Southwood Secondary School vs St Andrew's Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southwood Secondary School
Cambridge · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
700 students
St Andrew's Public School
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades 6-8
335 students
| Measure | Southwood Secondary School Cambridge, Ontario | St Andrew's Public School Cambridge, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 41 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #481 of 766 | #1436 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #481 of 766 | #1436 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 6-8 |
| Students | 700 | 335 |
| Enrolment | 700 | 335 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 50% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 74% | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 0% |
| First language not English | 8% | 10% |
| Special education | 28% | 30% |
| 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 | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | sss.wrdsb.ca/ | sta.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (59.2 vs 40.9).
- •Southwood Secondary School is the larger school with 700 students compared with 335.
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 Southwood Secondary School better than St Andrew's Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Andrew's Public School ranks higher (59.2 vs 40.9 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 Southwood Secondary School and St Andrew's Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Southwood Secondary School: 700. St Andrew's Public School: 335. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Southwood Secondary School and St Andrew's Public School rank in Ontario?
Southwood Secondary School is 481st of 766 and St Andrew's Public School is 1436th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).