College Heights Secondary School vs Mary Phelan Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 880 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College Heights Secondary School
Guelph · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
265 students
Mary Phelan Catholic School
Guelph · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
200 students
| Measure | College Heights Secondary School Guelph, Ontario | Mary Phelan Catholic School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 14 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #712 of 766 | #761 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #712 of 766 | #761 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 265 | 200 |
| Enrolment | 265 | 200 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 75.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 78% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 26% | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 15% |
| Special education | 85% | 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 | Guelph | Guelph |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/college-heights | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/maryphelan/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Mary Phelan Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (70.8 vs 13.7).
- •College Heights Secondary School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 200.
- •College Heights Secondary School is a public school while Mary Phelan Catholic 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 College Heights Secondary School better than Mary Phelan Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Mary Phelan Catholic School ranks higher (70.8 vs 13.7 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 College Heights Secondary School and Mary Phelan Catholic School?
About 880 m in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
College Heights Secondary School: 265. Mary Phelan Catholic School: 200. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do College Heights Secondary School and Mary Phelan Catholic School rank in Ontario?
College Heights Secondary School is 712th of 766 and Mary Phelan Catholic School is 761st of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).