Blue Heron Public School vs St Michael Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Heron Public School
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
400 students
St Michael Catholic Elementary School
Cambridge · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
310 students
| Measure | Blue Heron Public School Cambridge, Ontario | St Michael Catholic Elementary School Cambridge, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 48 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2111 of 3,871 | #2835 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2111 of 3,871 | #2835 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 400 | 310 |
| Enrolment | 400 | 310 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 67.3% | 64% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 66.7% | 60.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 35% | 20% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | rye.wrdsb.ca/ | stmichael.wcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Blue Heron Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (48.0 vs 34.6).
- •Blue Heron Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (67.3% vs 64%).
- •Blue Heron Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (66.7% vs 60.3%).
- •Blue Heron Public School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 310.
- •Blue Heron Public School is a public school while St Michael Catholic Elementary School is a catholic 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 Blue Heron Public School better than St Michael Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Blue Heron Public School ranks higher (48.0 vs 34.6 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 Blue Heron Public School and St Michael Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Blue Heron Public School: 400. St Michael Catholic Elementary School: 310. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Blue Heron Public School and St Michael Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Blue Heron Public School is 2111th of 3,871 and St Michael Catholic Elementary School is 2835th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).