St John Bosco Catholic School vs St Joseph Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John Bosco Catholic School
Guelph · Catholic alternative · Grades 9-12
65 students
St Joseph Catholic School
Guelph · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
415 students
| Measure | St John Bosco Catholic School Guelph, Ontario | St Joseph Catholic School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 32 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | – | #2962 of 3,871 |
| National rank | – | #2962 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Alternative | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 65 | 415 |
| Enrolment | 65 | 415 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 73.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 67.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 20% |
| First language not English | 0% | 75% |
| Special education | 60% | 15% |
| 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 | Guelph | Guelph |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/stjohnbosco/Pages/default.aspx | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/stjosephguelph/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St Joseph Catholic School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 65.
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 John Bosco Catholic School better than St Joseph Catholic School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St John Bosco Catholic School and St Joseph Catholic School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St John Bosco Catholic School: 65. St Joseph Catholic School: 415. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St John Bosco Catholic School and St Joseph Catholic School rank in Ontario?
St John Bosco Catholic School is unranked and St Joseph Catholic School is 2962nd of 3,871 among alternative schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).