Highland Middle School vs St Michael Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Middle School
North York · Public elementary · Grades 6-8
345 students
St Michael Catholic Academy
Thornhill · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
260 students
| Measure | Highland Middle School North York, Ontario | St Michael Catholic Academy Thornhill, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 75 Top 25% | 90 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #569 of 3,871 | #42 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #569 of 3,871 | #42 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 345 | 260 |
| Enrolment | 345 | 260 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 98.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 87.7% | 91% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 60% | 30% |
| Special education | 20% | 15% |
| 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 | North York | Thornhill |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/highland/ | sml.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (90.0 vs 74.9).
- •St Michael Catholic Academy does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (91% vs 87.7%).
- •Highland Middle School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 260.
- •Highland Middle School is a public school while St Michael Catholic Academy 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 Highland Middle School better than St Michael Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Michael Catholic Academy ranks higher (90.0 vs 74.9 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 Highland Middle School and St Michael Catholic Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between North York and Thornhill in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Highland Middle School: 345. St Michael Catholic Academy: 260. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Highland Middle School and St Michael Catholic Academy rank in Ontario?
Highland Middle School is 569th of 3,871 and St Michael Catholic Academy is 42nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).