Day School -Wellington Centre - ContEd vs Mary Phelan Catholic 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.
Day School -Wellington Centre - ContEd
Guelph · Public secondary · Grades 11-12
120 students
Mary Phelan Catholic School
Guelph · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
200 students
| Measure | Day School -Wellington Centre - ContEd Guelph, Ontario | Mary Phelan Catholic School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 27 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #609 of 766 | #761 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #609 of 766 | #761 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 11-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 120 | 200 |
| Enrolment | 120 | 200 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 75.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 78% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 30% | 15% |
| Special education | 0% | 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/continuing-education/ | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/maryphelan/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Mary Phelan Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (70.8 vs 27.0).
- •Mary Phelan Catholic School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 120.
- •Day School -Wellington Centre - ContEd 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 Day School -Wellington Centre - ContEd better than Mary Phelan Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Mary Phelan Catholic School ranks higher (70.8 vs 27.0 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 Day School -Wellington Centre - ContEd and Mary Phelan Catholic School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Day School -Wellington Centre - ContEd: 120. Mary Phelan Catholic School: 200. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Day School -Wellington Centre - ContEd and Mary Phelan Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Day School -Wellington Centre - ContEd is 609th of 766 and Mary Phelan Catholic School is 761st of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).