Palgrave Public School vs St. Michael Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 8.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palgrave Public School
Palgrave · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
515 students
St. Michael Catholic Secondary School
Bolton · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
960 students
| Measure | Palgrave Public School Palgrave, Ontario | St. Michael Catholic Secondary School Bolton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 46 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2230 of 3,871 | #310 of 766 |
| National rank | #2230 of 3,871 | #310 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 515 | 960 |
| Enrolment | 515 | 960 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 57.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 72.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 53% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 84% |
| Low-income households | 4% | 3% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 2% |
| First language not English | 27% | 5% |
| Special education | 12% | 24% |
| 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 | Palgrave | Bolton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.peelschools.org/1467/Pages/default.aspx | www.dpcdsb.org/MICHS |
The verdict
- •St. Michael Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (56.6 vs 45.8).
- •St. Michael Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 960 students compared with 515.
- •Palgrave Public School is a public school while St. Michael Catholic Secondary 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 Palgrave Public School better than St. Michael Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Michael Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (56.6 vs 45.8 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 Palgrave Public School and St. Michael Catholic Secondary School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Palgrave and Bolton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Palgrave Public School: 515. St. Michael Catholic Secondary School: 960. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Palgrave Public School and St. Michael Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Palgrave Public School is 2230th of 3,871 and St. Michael Catholic Secondary School is 310th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).