Lester B Pearson Catholic High School vs St Michael Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 486 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lester B Pearson Catholic High School
Gloucester · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
750 students
St Michael Catholic Secondary School
Stratford · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
750 students
| Measure | Lester B Pearson Catholic High School Gloucester, Ontario | St Michael Catholic Secondary School Stratford, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 22 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #653 of 766 | #419 of 766 |
| National rank | #653 of 766 | #419 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 750 | 750 |
| Enrolment | 750 | 750 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 41% | 55% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 82% | 83% |
| Low-income households | 16% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 45% | 4% |
| Special education | 22% | 19% |
| 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 | Gloucester | Stratford |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | lbh.ocsb.ca | www.huronperthcatholic.ca/StMichael/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St Michael Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (47.6 vs 21.9).
- •St Michael Catholic Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (55% vs 41%).
- •St Michael Catholic Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (83% vs 82%).
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 Lester B Pearson Catholic High School better than St Michael Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Michael Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (47.6 vs 21.9 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 Lester B Pearson Catholic High School and St Michael Catholic Secondary School?
About 486 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Stratford in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lester B Pearson Catholic High School: 750. St Michael Catholic Secondary School: 750. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lester B Pearson Catholic High School and St Michael Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Lester B Pearson Catholic High School is 653rd of 766 and St Michael Catholic Secondary School is 419th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).