Baltimore Public School vs St. Mary Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 4.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baltimore Public School
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
255 students
St. Mary Catholic Secondary School
Cobourg · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
835 students
| Measure | Baltimore Public School Baltimore, Ontario | St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Cobourg, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1456 of 3,871 | #382 of 766 |
| National rank | #1456 of 3,871 | #382 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 255 | 835 |
| Enrolment | 255 | 835 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 72.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 70% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 57% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 75% |
| Low-income households | 0% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 0% | 3% |
| Special education | 5% | 28% |
| 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 | Baltimore | Cobourg |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | baltimore.kprdsb.ca/ | www.smcss.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Baltimore Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (59.0 vs 50.7).
- •St. Mary Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 835 students compared with 255.
- •Baltimore Public School is a public school while St. Mary 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 Baltimore Public School better than St. Mary Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Baltimore Public School ranks higher (59.0 vs 50.7 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 Baltimore Public School and St. Mary Catholic Secondary School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Cobourg in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Baltimore Public School: 255. St. Mary Catholic Secondary School: 835. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Baltimore Public School and St. Mary Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Baltimore Public School is 1456th of 3,871 and St. Mary Catholic Secondary School is 382nd of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).