Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School vs Rickson Ridge Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School
Guelph · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
735 students
Rickson Ridge Public School
Guelph · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
600 students
| Measure | Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School Guelph, Ontario | Rickson Ridge Public School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 79 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #86 of 766 | #376 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #86 of 766 | #376 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 735 | 600 |
| Enrolment | 735 | 600 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 83.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 87.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 72% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 92% | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 3% |
| First language not English | 12% | 29% |
| Special education | 19% | 14% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | Guelph | Guelph |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/bishopmacdonell/Pages/default.aspx | www.ugdsb.ca/ricksonridge |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (78.9 vs 78.5).
- •Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 735 students compared with 600.
- •Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School is a catholic school while Rickson Ridge Public School is a public 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 Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School better than Rickson Ridge Public 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 Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School and Rickson Ridge Public School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School: 735. Rickson Ridge Public School: 600. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School and Rickson Ridge Public School rank in Ontario?
Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School is 86th of 766 and Rickson Ridge Public School is 376th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).