Algonquin Public School vs St Michael's School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 480 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Algonquin Public School
Woodstock · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
720 students
St Michael's School
Woodstock · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
590 students
| Measure | Algonquin Public School Woodstock, Ontario | St Michael's School Woodstock, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 49 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2051 of 3,871 | #2049 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2051 of 3,871 | #2049 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 720 | 590 |
| Enrolment | 720 | 590 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68.3% | 62% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 74.7% | 76.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 12% | 7% |
| Special education | 11% | 12% |
| 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 | Woodstock | Woodstock |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/Algonquin.cfm | www.ldcsb.ca/school/MIW/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (49.0 vs 49.1).
- •Algonquin Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (68.3% vs 62%).
- •St Michael's School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76.7% vs 74.7%).
- •Algonquin Public School is the larger school with 720 students compared with 590.
- •Algonquin Public School is a public school while St Michael's 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 Algonquin Public School better than St Michael's 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 Algonquin Public School and St Michael's School?
About 480 m in a straight line, between Woodstock and Woodstock in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Algonquin Public School: 720. St Michael's School: 590. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Algonquin Public School and St Michael's School rank in Ontario?
Algonquin Public School is 2051st of 3,871 and St Michael's School is 2049th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).