Kate S Durdan Public School vs Saint Michael Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 726 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kate S Durdan Public School
Niagara Falls · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
480 students
Saint Michael Catholic High School
Niagara Falls · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,190 students
| Measure | Kate S Durdan Public School Niagara Falls, Ontario | Saint Michael Catholic High School Niagara Falls, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 85 Top 5% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #178 of 3,871 | #435 of 766 |
| National rank | #178 of 3,871 | #435 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 480 | 1,190 |
| Enrolment | 480 | 1,190 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 90.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 95% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 49% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 88% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 3% |
| First language not English | 30% | 26% |
| Special education | 10% | 18% |
| 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 | Niagara Falls | Niagara Falls |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | katedurdan.dsbn.org/ | www.saintmichaelmustangs.com/index.php |
The verdict
- •Kate S Durdan Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (85.1 vs 45.6).
- •Saint Michael Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,190 students compared with 480.
- •Kate S Durdan Public School is a public school while Saint Michael Catholic High 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 Kate S Durdan Public School better than Saint Michael Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Kate S Durdan Public School ranks higher (85.1 vs 45.6 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 Kate S Durdan Public School and Saint Michael Catholic High School?
About 726 m in a straight line, between Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Kate S Durdan Public School: 480. Saint Michael Catholic High School: 1,190. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Kate S Durdan Public School and Saint Michael Catholic High School rank in Ontario?
Kate S Durdan Public School is 178th of 3,871 and Saint Michael Catholic High School is 435th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).