Gary Allan High School - STEP vs St. Michael Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 542 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gary Allan High School - STEP
Burlington · Public alternative · Grades 9-12
130 students
St. Michael Catholic Elementary School
Oakville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
290 students
| Measure | Gary Allan High School - STEP Burlington, Ontario | St. Michael Catholic Elementary School Oakville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 73 Top 25% |
| Province rank | – | #645 of 3,871 |
| National rank | – | #645 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Alternative | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 130 | 290 |
| Enrolment | 130 | 290 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 82.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 78.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 10% |
| Special education | 65% | 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 | Burlington | Oakville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.hdsb.ca/Schools/Pages/SchoolDetails.aspx?sc=2054&sn=gary&pr=&ci=&gr= | schools.hcdsb.org/mich/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St. Michael Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 130.
- •Gary Allan High School - STEP 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 Gary Allan High School - STEP 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 Gary Allan High School - STEP and St. Michael Catholic Elementary School?
About 542 m in a straight line, between Burlington and Oakville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Gary Allan High School - STEP: 130. St. Michael Catholic Elementary School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Gary Allan High School - STEP and St. Michael Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Gary Allan High School - STEP is unranked and St. Michael Catholic Elementary School is 645th of 3,871 among alternative schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).