James Bolton Public School vs St. Michael Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Bolton Public School
Bolton · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
375 students
St. Michael Catholic Secondary School
Bolton · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
960 students
| Measure | James Bolton Public School Bolton, Ontario | St. Michael Catholic Secondary School Bolton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 57 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1568 of 3,871 | #310 of 766 |
| National rank | #1568 of 3,871 | #310 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 375 | 960 |
| Enrolment | 375 | 960 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 59.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 53% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 84% |
| Low-income households | 0% | 3% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 2% |
| First language not English | 10% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 24% |
| 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 | Bolton | Bolton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.peelschools.org/1465/Pages/default.aspx | www.dpcdsb.org/MICHS |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (57.3 vs 56.6).
- •St. Michael Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 960 students compared with 375.
- •James Bolton Public School is a public school while St. Michael Catholic Secondary 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 James Bolton Public School better than St. Michael Catholic Secondary 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 James Bolton Public School and St. Michael Catholic Secondary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
James Bolton Public School: 375. St. Michael Catholic Secondary School: 960. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do James Bolton Public School and St. Michael Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
James Bolton Public School is 1568th of 3,871 and St. Michael Catholic Secondary School is 310th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).