Mitchell Woods Public School vs St Peter Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mitchell Woods Public School
Guelph · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
515 students
St Peter Catholic School
Guelph · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
525 students
| Measure | Mitchell Woods Public School Guelph, Ontario | St Peter Catholic School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 43 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2374 of 3,871 | #2847 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2374 of 3,871 | #2847 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 515 | 525 |
| Enrolment | 515 | 525 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 63.7% | 68.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 74.7% | 71% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 8% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 17% |
| First language not English | 39% | 42% |
| Special education | 16% | 10% |
| 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 | Guelph | Guelph |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/mwoods | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/stpeter/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Mitchell Woods Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (43.2 vs 34.2).
- •St Peter Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (68.7% vs 63.7%).
- •Mitchell Woods Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (74.7% vs 71%).
- •St Peter Catholic School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 515.
- •Mitchell Woods Public School is a public school while St Peter Catholic 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 Woods Public School better than St Peter Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Mitchell Woods Public School ranks higher (43.2 vs 34.2 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 Woods Public School and St Peter Catholic School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Mitchell Woods Public School: 515. St Peter Catholic School: 525. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Mitchell Woods Public School and St Peter Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Mitchell Woods Public School is 2374th of 3,871 and St Peter Catholic School is 2847th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).