Mitchell Hepburn Public School vs St Joseph's High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 826 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mitchell Hepburn Public School
St Thomas · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
695 students
St Joseph's High School
St. Thomas · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
960 students
| Measure | Mitchell Hepburn Public School St Thomas, Ontario | St Joseph's High School St. Thomas, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 64 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1139 of 3,871 | #309 of 766 |
| National rank | #1139 of 3,871 | #309 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 695 | 960 |
| Enrolment | 695 | 960 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 65.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 83.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 46% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 92% |
| Low-income households | 4% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 4% |
| First language not English | 7% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 21% |
| 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 | St Thomas | St. Thomas |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/Hepburn.cfm | www.ldcsb.ca/school/SJH/ |
The verdict
- •Mitchell Hepburn Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (63.9 vs 56.6).
- •St Joseph's High School is the larger school with 960 students compared with 695.
- •Mitchell Hepburn Public School is a public school while St Joseph's 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 Mitchell Hepburn Public School better than St Joseph's High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Mitchell Hepburn Public School ranks higher (63.9 vs 56.6 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 Mitchell Hepburn Public School and St Joseph's High School?
About 826 m in a straight line, between St Thomas and St. Thomas in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Mitchell Hepburn Public School: 695. St Joseph's High School: 960. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Mitchell Hepburn Public School and St Joseph's High School rank in Ontario?
Mitchell Hepburn Public School is 1139th of 3,871 and St Joseph's High School is 309th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).