Bishop Paul Francis Reding Catholic Secondary School vs St Mary's High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 51 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Paul Francis Reding Catholic Secondary School
Milton · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
2,660 students
St Mary's High School
Kitchener · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
2,240 students
| Measure | Bishop Paul Francis Reding Catholic Secondary School Milton, Ontario | St Mary's High School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 76 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #108 of 766 | #422 of 766 |
| National rank | #108 of 766 | #422 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 2,660 | 2,240 |
| Enrolment | 2,660 | 2,240 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 66% | 48% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 92% | 94% |
| Low-income households | 6% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 7% |
| First language not English | 25% | 37% |
| Special education | 14% | 21% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 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 | Milton | Kitchener |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.werbr.ca/ | stmary.wcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Bishop Paul Francis Reding Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.3 vs 47.4).
- •Bishop Paul Francis Reding Catholic Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (66% vs 48%).
- •St Mary's High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (94% vs 92%).
- •Bishop Paul Francis Reding Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 2,660 students compared with 2,240.
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 Paul Francis Reding Catholic Secondary School better than St Mary's High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Bishop Paul Francis Reding Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (76.3 vs 47.4 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 Paul Francis Reding Catholic Secondary School and St Mary's High School?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Milton and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bishop Paul Francis Reding Catholic Secondary School: 2,660. St Mary's High School: 2,240. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bishop Paul Francis Reding Catholic Secondary School and St Mary's High School rank in Ontario?
Bishop Paul Francis Reding Catholic Secondary School is 108th of 766 and St Mary's High School is 422nd of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).