Ridgetown DHS-Gr. 7 & 8 vs St Michael Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridgetown DHS-Gr. 7 & 8
Ridgetown · Public elementary · Grades 4-8
90 students
St Michael Catholic School
Ridgetown · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
150 students
| Measure | Ridgetown DHS-Gr. 7 & 8 Ridgetown, Ontario | St Michael Catholic School Ridgetown, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 11 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3715 of 3,871 | #3528 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3715 of 3,871 | #3528 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 90 | 150 |
| Enrolment | 90 | 150 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 62% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 50% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 20% | 20% |
| 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 | Ridgetown | Ridgetown |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | rdhs.lkdsb.net | www.st-clair.net/mri/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (17.6 vs 11.1).
- •St Michael Catholic School is the larger school with 150 students compared with 90.
- •Ridgetown DHS-Gr. 7 & 8 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 Ridgetown DHS-Gr. 7 & 8 better than St Michael Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Michael Catholic School ranks higher (17.6 vs 11.1 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 Ridgetown DHS-Gr. 7 & 8 and St Michael Catholic School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ridgetown and Ridgetown in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ridgetown DHS-Gr. 7 & 8: 90. St Michael Catholic School: 150. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ridgetown DHS-Gr. 7 & 8 and St Michael Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Ridgetown DHS-Gr. 7 & 8 is 3715th of 3,871 and St Michael Catholic School is 3528th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).