St Elizabeth Seton Catholic School vs St Mary Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Elizabeth Seton Catholic School
Pickering · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
625 students
St Mary Catholic Secondary School
Pickering · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,310 students
| Measure | St Elizabeth Seton Catholic School Pickering, Ontario | St Mary Catholic Secondary School Pickering, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 75 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #554 of 3,871 | #143 of 766 |
| National rank | #554 of 3,871 | #143 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 625 | 1,310 |
| Enrolment | 625 | 1,310 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 74.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 87% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 61% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 92% |
| Low-income households | 4% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 2% |
| First language not English | 5% | 7% |
| Special education | 11% | 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 | Pickering | Pickering |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | stelizabethseton.dcdsb.ca/ | stmary.dcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St Elizabeth Seton Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (75.2 vs 72.8).
- •St Mary Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,310 students compared with 625.
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 St Elizabeth Seton Catholic School better than St Mary Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Elizabeth Seton Catholic School ranks higher (75.2 vs 72.8 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 St Elizabeth Seton Catholic School and St Mary Catholic Secondary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Pickering and Pickering in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Elizabeth Seton Catholic School: 625. St Mary Catholic Secondary School: 1,310. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Elizabeth Seton Catholic School and St Mary Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
St Elizabeth Seton Catholic School is 554th of 3,871 and St Mary Catholic Secondary School is 143rd of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).