Saint Michael Catholic High School vs St Joseph Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 73 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saint Michael Catholic High School
Niagara Falls · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,190 students
St Joseph Secondary School
Mississauga · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,185 students
| Measure | Saint Michael Catholic High School Niagara Falls, Ontario | St Joseph Secondary School Mississauga, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 46 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #435 of 766 | #113 of 766 |
| National rank | #435 of 766 | #113 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,190 | 1,185 |
| Enrolment | 1,190 | 1,185 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 49% | 76% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 88% | 91% |
| Low-income households | 12% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 3% |
| First language not English | 26% | 21% |
| Special education | 18% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Niagara Falls | Mississauga |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.saintmichaelmustangs.com/index.php | www.dpcdsb.org/JOESS |
The verdict
- •St Joseph Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (75.8 vs 45.6).
- •St Joseph Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (76% vs 49%).
- •St Joseph Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (91% vs 88%).
- •Saint Michael Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,190 students compared with 1,185.
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 Saint Michael Catholic High School better than St Joseph Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Joseph Secondary School ranks higher (75.8 vs 45.6 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 Saint Michael Catholic High School and St Joseph Secondary School?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Niagara Falls and Mississauga in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Saint Michael Catholic High School: 1,190. St Joseph Secondary School: 1,185. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Saint Michael Catholic High School and St Joseph Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Saint Michael Catholic High School is 435th of 766 and St Joseph Secondary School is 113th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).