Burlington Central High School vs St. John (Burlington) Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 216 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burlington Central High School
Burlington · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
865 students
St. John (Burlington) Catholic Elementary School
Burlington · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
325 students
| Measure | Burlington Central High School Burlington, Ontario | St. John (Burlington) Catholic Elementary School Burlington, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 65 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #225 of 766 | #1103 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #225 of 766 | #1103 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 865 | 325 |
| Enrolment | 865 | 325 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 81% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 82.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 56% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 91% | – |
| Low-income households | 8% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 5% |
| First language not English | 35% | 20% |
| Special education | 24% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 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
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (64.9 vs 64.6).
- •Burlington Central High School is the larger school with 865 students compared with 325.
- •Burlington Central High 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 High School better than St. John (Burlington) Catholic Elementary 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 Burlington Central High School and St. John (Burlington) Catholic Elementary School?
About 216 m in a straight line, between Burlington and Burlington in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Burlington Central High School: 865. St. John (Burlington) Catholic Elementary School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Burlington Central High School and St. John (Burlington) Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Burlington Central High School is 225th of 766 and St. John (Burlington) Catholic Elementary School is 1103rd of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).