Bishop Macdonell Separate School vs St Joseph Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 229 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Macdonell Separate School
Cornwall · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
385 students
St Joseph Catholic School
Belleville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
385 students
| Measure | Bishop Macdonell Separate School Cornwall, Ontario | St Joseph Catholic School Belleville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 4 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3842 of 3,871 | #1552 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3842 of 3,871 | #1552 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 385 | 385 |
| Enrolment | 385 | 385 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 30% | 57.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 46% | 85.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 30% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 10% |
| Special education | 30% | 15% |
| 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 | Cornwall | Belleville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.bishopmacdonell.cdsbeo.on.ca/ | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/jose/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St Joseph Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (57.7 vs 4.3).
- •St Joseph Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (57.3% vs 30%).
- •St Joseph Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85.7% vs 46%).
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 Separate School better than St Joseph Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Joseph Catholic School ranks higher (57.7 vs 4.3 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 Separate School and St Joseph Catholic School?
About 229 km in a straight line, between Cornwall and Belleville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bishop Macdonell Separate School: 385. St Joseph Catholic School: 385. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bishop Macdonell Separate School and St Joseph Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Bishop Macdonell Separate School is 3842nd of 3,871 and St Joseph Catholic School is 1552nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).