Bedford Public School vs St Michael Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedford Public School
Stratford · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
480 students
St Michael Catholic Secondary School
Stratford · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
750 students
| Measure | Bedford Public School Stratford, Ontario | St Michael Catholic Secondary School Stratford, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 76 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #465 of 3,871 | #419 of 766 |
| National rank | #465 of 3,871 | #419 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 480 | 750 |
| Enrolment | 480 | 750 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 73.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 87.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 55% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 83% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 10% | 4% |
| Special education | 5% | 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 | Stratford | Stratford |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | bedford.amdsb.ca | www.huronperthcatholic.ca/StMichael/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Bedford Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.4 vs 47.6).
- •St Michael Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 750 students compared with 480.
- •Bedford Public School is a public school while St Michael 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 Bedford Public School better than St Michael Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Bedford Public School ranks higher (76.4 vs 47.6 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 Bedford Public School and St Michael Catholic Secondary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Stratford and Stratford in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bedford Public School: 480. St Michael Catholic Secondary School: 750. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bedford Public School and St Michael Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Bedford Public School is 465th of 3,871 and St Michael Catholic Secondary School is 419th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).