James Culnan Catholic School vs St Michael Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 178 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Culnan Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
560 students
St Michael Catholic School
Belleville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
560 students
| Measure | James Culnan Catholic School Toronto, Ontario | St Michael Catholic School Belleville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 27 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3146 of 3,871 | #3111 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3146 of 3,871 | #3111 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 560 | 560 |
| Enrolment | 560 | 560 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 54% | 61.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 74.3% | 61.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 16% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 4% |
| First language not English | 37% | 11% |
| Special education | 11% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Toronto | Belleville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | jamesculnan.tcdsb.org | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/mich/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (27.1 vs 27.6).
- •St Michael Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (61.3% vs 54%).
- •James Culnan Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (74.3% vs 61.7%).
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 Culnan Catholic School better than St Michael Catholic 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 Culnan Catholic School and St Michael Catholic School?
About 178 km in a straight line, between Toronto and Belleville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
James Culnan Catholic School: 560. St Michael Catholic School: 560. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do James Culnan Catholic School and St Michael Catholic School rank in Ontario?
James Culnan Catholic School is 3146th of 3,871 and St Michael Catholic School is 3111th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).