Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School vs St Paul Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 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
St Paul Catholic School
Guelph · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
305 students
| Measure | Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School Guelph, Ontario | St Paul Catholic School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 79 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #86 of 766 | #180 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #86 of 766 | #180 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 735 | 305 |
| Enrolment | 735 | 305 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 77% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 91.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 72% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 92% | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 12% | 15% |
| Special education | 19% | 10% |
| 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 | Guelph | Guelph |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/bishopmacdonell/Pages/default.aspx | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/stpaul/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St Paul Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (85.1 vs 78.9).
- •Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 735 students compared with 305.
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 St Paul Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Paul Catholic School ranks higher (85.1 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 Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School and St Paul Catholic School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School: 735. St Paul Catholic School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School and St Paul Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School is 86th of 766 and St Paul Catholic School is 180th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).