Aberfoyle Public School vs Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 4.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aberfoyle Public School
Puslinch · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
375 students
Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School
Guelph · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
735 students
| Measure | Aberfoyle Public School Puslinch, Ontario | Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 90 Top 5% | 79 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #34 of 3,871 | #86 of 766 |
| National rank | #34 of 3,871 | #86 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 375 | 735 |
| Enrolment | 375 | 735 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 95% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 92.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 72% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 92% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 2% |
| First language not English | 5% | 12% |
| Special education | 15% | 19% |
| 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 | Puslinch | Guelph |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/aberfoyle | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/bishopmacdonell/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Aberfoyle Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (90.4 vs 78.9).
- •Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 735 students compared with 375.
- •Aberfoyle Public School is a public school while Bishop Macdonell Catholic 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 Aberfoyle Public School better than Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Aberfoyle Public School ranks higher (90.4 vs 78.9 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 Aberfoyle Public School and Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Puslinch and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Aberfoyle Public School: 375. Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School: 735. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Aberfoyle Public School and Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Aberfoyle Public School is 34th of 3,871 and Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School is 86th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).