Prince Charles Public School vs St Michael Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prince Charles Public School
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
315 students
St Michael Catholic School
Belleville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
560 students
| Measure | Prince Charles Public School Belleville, Ontario | St Michael Catholic School Belleville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 22 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3369 of 3,871 | #3111 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3369 of 3,871 | #3111 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 315 | 560 |
| Enrolment | 315 | 560 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 64.3% | 61.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 61.3% | 61.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 4% |
| First language not English | 0% | 11% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Belleville | Belleville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | pcharlesb.hpedsb.on.ca | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/mich/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St Michael Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (27.6 vs 22.0).
- •Prince Charles Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (64.3% vs 61.3%).
- •St Michael Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (61.7% vs 61.3%).
- •St Michael Catholic School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 315.
- •Prince Charles Public School is a public school while St Michael 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 Prince Charles Public School better than St Michael Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Michael Catholic School ranks higher (27.6 vs 22.0 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 Prince Charles Public School and St Michael Catholic School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Belleville and Belleville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Prince Charles Public School: 315. St Michael Catholic School: 560. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Prince Charles Public School and St Michael Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Prince Charles Public School is 3369th of 3,871 and St Michael Catholic School is 3111th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).