Burleigh Hill Public School vs Pope Francis Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burleigh Hill Public School
St Catharines · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
195 students
Pope Francis Catholic Secondary School
Thorold · Catholic alternative · Grades 9-12
190 students
| Measure | Burleigh Hill Public School St Catharines, Ontario | Pope Francis Catholic Secondary School Thorold, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 87 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #98 of 3,871 | – |
| National rank | #98 of 3,871 | – |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Alternative |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 195 | 190 |
| Enrolment | 195 | 190 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 100% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 95.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 15% | 5% |
| Special education | 15% | 0% |
| 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 | St Catharines | Thorold |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | burleighhill.dsbn.org/ | – |
The verdict
- •Burleigh Hill Public School is the larger school with 195 students compared with 190.
- •Burleigh Hill Public School is a public school while Pope Francis Catholic Secondary 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 Burleigh Hill Public School better than Pope Francis Catholic Secondary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Burleigh Hill Public School and Pope Francis Catholic Secondary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between St Catharines and Thorold in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Burleigh Hill Public School: 195. Pope Francis Catholic Secondary School: 190. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Burleigh Hill Public School and Pope Francis Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Burleigh Hill Public School is 98th of 3,871 and Pope Francis Catholic Secondary School is unranked among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).