Bishop Smith Separate School vs Cathedral Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 525 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Smith Separate School
Pembroke · Catholic elementary · Grades 7-8
300 students
Cathedral Catholic School
Pembroke · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
100 students
| Measure | Bishop Smith Separate School Pembroke, Ontario | Cathedral Catholic School Pembroke, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 76 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #475 of 3,871 | #2121 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #475 of 3,871 | #2121 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 300 | 100 |
| Enrolment | 300 | 100 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 30% | 20% |
| 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/ | rccdsb.edu.on.ca/our-schools/cathedral/ |
The verdict
- •Bishop Smith Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.3 vs 47.8).
- •Bishop Smith Separate School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 100.
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 Separate School better than Cathedral Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Bishop Smith Separate School ranks higher (76.3 vs 47.8 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 Separate School and Cathedral Catholic School?
About 525 m in a straight line, between Pembroke and Pembroke in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bishop Smith Separate School: 300. Cathedral Catholic School: 100. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bishop Smith Separate School and Cathedral Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Bishop Smith Separate School is 475th of 3,871 and Cathedral Catholic School is 2121st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).