Burlington Central Elementary School vs St. John (Burlington) Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 195 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burlington Central Elementary School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
265 students
St. John (Burlington) Catholic Elementary School
Burlington · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
325 students
| Measure | Burlington Central Elementary School Burlington, Ontario | St. John (Burlington) Catholic Elementary School Burlington, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1385 of 3,871 | #1103 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1385 of 3,871 | #1103 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 265 | 325 |
| Enrolment | 265 | 325 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 81% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 82.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 25% | 20% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Burlington | Burlington |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | bch.hdsb.ca/ | schools.hcdsb.org/johb/ |
The verdict
- •St. John (Burlington) Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (64.6 vs 59.2).
- •St. John (Burlington) Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 265.
- •Burlington Central Elementary School is a public school while St. John (Burlington) Catholic Elementary School is a catholic 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 Burlington Central Elementary School better than St. John (Burlington) Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. John (Burlington) Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (64.6 vs 59.2 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 Burlington Central Elementary School and St. John (Burlington) Catholic Elementary School?
About 195 m in a straight line, between Burlington and Burlington in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Burlington Central Elementary School: 265. St. John (Burlington) Catholic Elementary School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Burlington Central Elementary School and St. John (Burlington) Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Burlington Central Elementary School is 1385th of 3,871 and St. John (Burlington) Catholic Elementary School is 1103rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).