St Joseph Catholic School vs St Michael Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph Catholic School
Belleville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
385 students
St Michael Catholic School
Belleville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
560 students
| Measure | St Joseph Catholic School Belleville, Ontario | St Michael Catholic School Belleville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 58 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1552 of 3,871 | #3111 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1552 of 3,871 | #3111 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 385 | 560 |
| Enrolment | 385 | 560 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 57.3% | 61.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 85.7% | 61.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 4% |
| First language not English | 10% | 11% |
| Special education | 15% | 10% |
| 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 | Belleville | Belleville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/jose/Pages/default.aspx | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/mich/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St Joseph Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (57.7 vs 27.6).
- •St Michael Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (61.3% vs 57.3%).
- •St Joseph Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85.7% vs 61.7%).
- •St Michael Catholic School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 385.
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 Joseph Catholic School better than St Michael Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Joseph Catholic School ranks higher (57.7 vs 27.6 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 St Joseph Catholic School and St Michael Catholic School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Belleville and Belleville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Joseph Catholic School: 385. St Michael Catholic School: 560. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Joseph Catholic School and St Michael Catholic School rank in Ontario?
St Joseph Catholic School is 1552nd of 3,871 and St Michael Catholic School is 3111th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).