Ecole Arbour Vista Public School vs St Michael Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ecole Arbour Vista Public School
Guelph · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
445 students
St Michael Catholic School
Guelph · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
400 students
| Measure | Ecole Arbour Vista Public School Guelph, Ontario | St Michael Catholic School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 91 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #25 of 3,871 | #619 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #25 of 3,871 | #619 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 445 | 400 |
| Enrolment | 445 | 400 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 90.7% | 87.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 90% | 82.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 20% | 15% |
| Special education | 10% | 5% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 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/arbourvista | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/stmichael/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Ecole Arbour Vista Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (91.3 vs 73.6).
- •Ecole Arbour Vista Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (90.7% vs 87.3%).
- •Ecole Arbour Vista Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (90% vs 82.7%).
- •Ecole Arbour Vista Public School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 400.
- •Ecole Arbour Vista Public School is a public school while St Michael 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 Ecole Arbour Vista Public School better than St Michael Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Ecole Arbour Vista Public School ranks higher (91.3 vs 73.6 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 Ecole Arbour Vista Public School and St Michael Catholic School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ecole Arbour Vista Public School: 445. St Michael Catholic School: 400. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ecole Arbour Vista Public School and St Michael Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Ecole Arbour Vista Public School is 25th of 3,871 and St Michael Catholic School is 619th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).