Rickson Ridge Public School vs St Michael 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.
Rickson Ridge Public School
Guelph · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
600 students
St Michael Catholic School
Guelph · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
400 students
| Measure | Rickson Ridge Public School Guelph, Ontario | St Michael Catholic School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 79 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #376 of 3,871 | #619 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #376 of 3,871 | #619 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 600 | 400 |
| Enrolment | 600 | 400 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 83.3% | 87.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 87.3% | 82.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 5% |
| First language not English | 29% | 15% |
| Special education | 14% | 5% |
| 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 | Guelph | Guelph |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/ricksonridge | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/stmichael/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Rickson Ridge Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (78.5 vs 73.6).
- •St Michael Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (87.3% vs 83.3%).
- •Rickson Ridge Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (87.3% vs 82.7%).
- •Rickson Ridge Public School is the larger school with 600 students compared with 400.
- •Rickson Ridge 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 Rickson Ridge Public School better than St Michael Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Rickson Ridge Public School ranks higher (78.5 vs 73.6 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 Rickson Ridge Public School and St Michael Catholic School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Rickson Ridge Public School: 600. St Michael Catholic School: 400. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Rickson Ridge Public School and St Michael Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Rickson Ridge Public School is 376th of 3,871 and St Michael Catholic School is 619th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).