Buchanan Park School vs Lambton Central Centennial School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 187 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buchanan Park School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
210 students
Lambton Central Centennial School
Petrolia · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
210 students
| Measure | Buchanan Park School Hamilton, Ontario | Lambton Central Centennial School Petrolia, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 48 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2103 of 3,871 | #2188 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2103 of 3,871 | #2188 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 210 | 210 |
| Enrolment | 210 | 210 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68.3% | 62.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 79.3% | 65% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 40% | 0% |
| Special education | 5% | 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 | Hamilton | Petrolia |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/buchananpark/ | centennial.lkdsb.net/ |
The verdict
- •Buchanan Park School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (48.1 vs 46.6).
- •Buchanan Park School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (68.3% vs 62.3%).
- •Buchanan Park School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (79.3% vs 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 Buchanan Park School better than Lambton Central Centennial School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Buchanan Park School ranks higher (48.1 vs 46.6 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 Buchanan Park School and Lambton Central Centennial School?
About 187 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Petrolia in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Buchanan Park School: 210. Lambton Central Centennial School: 210. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Buchanan Park School and Lambton Central Centennial School rank in Ontario?
Buchanan Park School is 2103rd of 3,871 and Lambton Central Centennial School is 2188th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).