Bishop Smith Catholic High School vs Bishop Smith Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 962 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Smith Catholic High School
Pembroke · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
700 students
Bishop Smith Separate School
Pembroke · Catholic elementary · Grades 7-8
300 students
| Measure | Bishop Smith Catholic High School Pembroke, Ontario | Bishop Smith Separate School Pembroke, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 68 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #196 of 766 | #475 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #196 of 766 | #475 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 7-8 |
| Students | 700 | 300 |
| Enrolment | 700 | 300 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 58% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 94% | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 1% | 0% |
| Special education | 36% | 30% |
| 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 | Pembroke | Pembroke |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | bsch.rccdsb.edu.on.ca/ | bsch.rccdsb.edu.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Bishop Smith Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.3 vs 67.7).
- •Bishop Smith Catholic High School is the larger school with 700 students compared with 300.
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 Smith Catholic High School better than Bishop Smith Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Bishop Smith Separate School ranks higher (76.3 vs 67.7 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 Smith Catholic High School and Bishop Smith Separate School?
About 962 m in a straight line, between Pembroke and Pembroke in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bishop Smith Catholic High School: 700. Bishop Smith Separate School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bishop Smith Catholic High School and Bishop Smith Separate School rank in Ontario?
Bishop Smith Catholic High School is 196th of 766 and Bishop Smith Separate School is 475th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).