St Michael Catholic Secondary School vs Stratford District Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 162 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Michael Catholic Secondary School
Stratford · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
750 students
Stratford District Secondary School
Stratford · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,420 students
| Measure | St Michael Catholic Secondary School Stratford, Ontario | Stratford District Secondary School Stratford, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 48 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #419 of 766 | #501 of 766 |
| National rank | #419 of 766 | #501 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 750 | 1,420 |
| Enrolment | 750 | 1,420 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 55% | 51% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 83% | 79% |
| Low-income households | 7% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 4% | 7% |
| Special education | 19% | 23% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | Stratford | Stratford |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.huronperthcatholic.ca/StMichael/Pages/default.aspx | sdss.amdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Michael Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (47.6 vs 39.1).
- •St Michael Catholic Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (55% vs 51%).
- •St Michael Catholic Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (83% vs 79%).
- •Stratford District Secondary School is the larger school with 1,420 students compared with 750.
- •St Michael Catholic Secondary School is a catholic school while Stratford District Secondary School is a public 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 St Michael Catholic Secondary School better than Stratford District Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Michael Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (47.6 vs 39.1 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 St Michael Catholic Secondary School and Stratford District Secondary School?
About 162 m in a straight line, between Stratford and Stratford in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Michael Catholic Secondary School: 750. Stratford District Secondary School: 1,420. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Michael Catholic Secondary School and Stratford District Secondary School rank in Ontario?
St Michael Catholic Secondary School is 419th of 766 and Stratford District Secondary School is 501st of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).