A B Lucas Secondary School vs Centennial Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 3.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A B Lucas Secondary School
London · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,495 students
Centennial Central School
Arva · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
340 students
| Measure | A B Lucas Secondary School London, Ontario | Centennial Central School Arva, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 67 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #208 of 766 | #540 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #208 of 766 | #540 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,495 | 340 |
| Enrolment | 1,495 | 340 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 72.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 87.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 75% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 85% | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 0% |
| First language not English | 32% | 30% |
| Special education | 11% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 3% | 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 | London | Arva |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/Lucas.cfm | www.tvdsb.ca/CentennialCentral.cfm |
The verdict
- •Centennial Central School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (75.4 vs 66.6).
- •A B Lucas Secondary School is the larger school with 1,495 students compared with 340.
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 A B Lucas Secondary School better than Centennial Central School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Centennial Central School ranks higher (75.4 vs 66.6 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 A B Lucas Secondary School and Centennial Central School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between London and Arva in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
A B Lucas Secondary School: 1,495. Centennial Central School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do A B Lucas Secondary School and Centennial Central School rank in Ontario?
A B Lucas Secondary School is 208th of 766 and Centennial Central School is 540th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).