Burnham Public School vs St. Michael Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnham Public School
Cobourg · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
275 students
St. Michael Catholic Elementary School
Cobourg · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
160 students
| Measure | Burnham Public School Cobourg, Ontario | St. Michael Catholic Elementary School Cobourg, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 63 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1219 of 3,871 | #763 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1219 of 3,871 | #763 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 275 | 160 |
| Enrolment | 275 | 160 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 76.3% | 81.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 73.3% | 77.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 5% |
| Special education | 15% | 10% |
| 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 | Cobourg | Cobourg |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | burnham.kprdsb.ca/ | StMichael.pvnccdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •St. Michael Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (70.8 vs 62.5).
- •St. Michael Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81.3% vs 76.3%).
- •St. Michael Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (77.3% vs 73.3%).
- •Burnham Public School is the larger school with 275 students compared with 160.
- •Burnham 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 Burnham Public School better than St. Michael Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Michael Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (70.8 vs 62.5 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 Burnham Public School and St. Michael Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Cobourg and Cobourg in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Burnham Public School: 275. St. Michael Catholic Elementary School: 160. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Burnham Public School and St. Michael Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Burnham Public School is 1219th of 3,871 and St. Michael Catholic Elementary School is 763rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).