Bishop Macdonell Separate School vs Central Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 268 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Macdonell Separate School
Cornwall · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
385 students
Central Public School
Cornwall · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
575 students
| Measure | Bishop Macdonell Separate School Cornwall, Ontario | Central Public School Cornwall, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 4 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3842 of 3,871 | #3839 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3842 of 3,871 | #3839 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 385 | 575 |
| Enrolment | 385 | 575 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 30% | 34% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 46% | 50.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 30% | 30% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 13% |
| First language not English | 10% | 18% |
| Special education | 30% | 27% |
| 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 | Cornwall | Cornwall |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.bishopmacdonell.cdsbeo.on.ca/ | central.ucdsb.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (4.3 vs 4.4).
- •Central Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (34% vs 30%).
- •Central Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (50.3% vs 46%).
- •Central Public School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 385.
- •Bishop Macdonell Separate School is a catholic school while Central Public 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 Bishop Macdonell Separate School better than Central Public 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 Bishop Macdonell Separate School and Central Public School?
About 268 m in a straight line, between Cornwall and Cornwall in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bishop Macdonell Separate School: 385. Central Public School: 575. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bishop Macdonell Separate School and Central Public School rank in Ontario?
Bishop Macdonell Separate School is 3842nd of 3,871 and Central Public School is 3839th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).