Bishop Smith Catholic High School vs St Paul High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 115 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
St Paul High School
Ottawa · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
700 students
| Measure | Bishop Smith Catholic High School Pembroke, Ontario | St Paul High School Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 68 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #196 of 766 | #445 of 766 |
| National rank | #196 of 766 | #445 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 700 | 700 |
| Enrolment | 700 | 700 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 58% | 52% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 94% | 87% |
| Low-income households | 9% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 5% |
| First language not English | 1% | 19% |
| Special education | 36% | 31% |
| 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 | Ottawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | bsch.rccdsb.edu.on.ca/ | pah.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Bishop Smith Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (67.7 vs 44.2).
- •Bishop Smith Catholic High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (58% vs 52%).
- •Bishop Smith Catholic High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (94% vs 87%).
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 St Paul High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Bishop Smith Catholic High School ranks higher (67.7 vs 44.2 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 St Paul High School?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Pembroke and Ottawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bishop Smith Catholic High School: 700. St Paul High School: 700. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bishop Smith Catholic High School and St Paul High School rank in Ontario?
Bishop Smith Catholic High School is 196th of 766 and St Paul High School is 445th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).