Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School vs St Theresa's Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 141 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 Theresa's Separate School
Midland · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
730 students
| Measure | Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School Guelph, Ontario | St Theresa's Separate School Midland, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 79 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #86 of 766 | #576 of 766 |
| National rank | #86 of 766 | #576 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 735 | 730 |
| Enrolment | 735 | 730 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 72% | 42% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 92% | 76% |
| Low-income households | 6% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 2% |
| First language not English | 12% | 2% |
| Special education | 19% | 32% |
| 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 | Midland |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/bishopmacdonell/Pages/default.aspx | www.smcdsb.on.ca/sth/ |
The verdict
- •Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (78.9 vs 31.6).
- •Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (72% vs 42%).
- •Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (92% vs 76%).
- •Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 735 students compared with 730.
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 Theresa's Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (78.9 vs 31.6 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 Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School and St Theresa's Separate School?
About 141 km in a straight line, between Guelph and Midland in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School: 735. St Theresa's Separate School: 730. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School and St Theresa's Separate School rank in Ontario?
Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School is 86th of 766 and St Theresa's Separate School is 576th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).