Bishop Smith Catholic High School vs Highview Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km 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
Highview Public School
Pembroke · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
380 students
| Measure | Bishop Smith Catholic High School Pembroke, Ontario | Highview Public School Pembroke, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 68 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #196 of 766 | #3657 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #196 of 766 | #3657 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 700 | 380 |
| Enrolment | 700 | 380 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 38% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 55% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 58% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 94% | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 5% |
| First language not English | 1% | 5% |
| Special education | 36% | 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 | Pembroke | Pembroke |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | bsch.rccdsb.edu.on.ca/ | hvw.rcdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Bishop Smith Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (67.7 vs 13.0).
- •Bishop Smith Catholic High School is the larger school with 700 students compared with 380.
- •Bishop Smith Catholic High School is a catholic school while Highview Public School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Highview Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Bishop Smith Catholic High School ranks higher (67.7 vs 13.0 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 Highview Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Pembroke and Pembroke in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bishop Smith Catholic High School: 700. Highview Public School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bishop Smith Catholic High School and Highview Public School rank in Ontario?
Bishop Smith Catholic High School is 196th of 766 and Highview Public School is 3657th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).