Centre for Individual Studies Northumberland vs St. Michael Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centre for Individual Studies Northumberland
Cobourg · Public alternative · Grades 9-12
115 students
St. Michael Catholic Elementary School
Cobourg · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
160 students
| Measure | Centre for Individual Studies Northumberland Cobourg, Ontario | St. Michael Catholic Elementary School Cobourg, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 71 Top 25% |
| Province rank | – | #763 of 3,871 |
| National rank | – | #763 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Alternative | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 115 | 160 |
| Enrolment | 115 | 160 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 81.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 77.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 40% | 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 | northumberlandcis.kprdsb.ca/ | StMichael.pvnccdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •St. Michael Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 160 students compared with 115.
- •Centre for Individual Studies Northumberland 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 Centre for Individual Studies Northumberland better than St. Michael Catholic Elementary 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 Centre for Individual Studies Northumberland and St. Michael Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Cobourg and Cobourg in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Centre for Individual Studies Northumberland: 115. St. Michael Catholic Elementary School: 160. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Centre for Individual Studies Northumberland and St. Michael Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Centre for Individual Studies Northumberland is unranked and St. Michael Catholic Elementary School is 763rd of 3,871 among alternative schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).