Burlington Central High School vs Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 364 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
Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School
Oakville · Catholic alternative · Grades 9-12
180 students
| Measure | Burlington Central High School Burlington, Ontario | Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School Oakville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 65 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #225 of 766 | – |
| National rank | #225 of 766 | – |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Alternative |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 865 | 180 |
| Enrolment | 865 | 180 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 56% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 91% | – |
| Low-income households | 8% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 35% | 30% |
| Special education | 24% | 35% |
| 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 | Oakville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | bch.hdsb.ca | merton.hcdsb.org/ |
The verdict
- •Burlington Central High School is the larger school with 865 students compared with 180.
- •Burlington Central High School is a public school while Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary 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 Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary 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 Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School?
About 364 m in a straight line, between Burlington and Oakville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Burlington Central High School: 865. Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School: 180. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Burlington Central High School and Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Burlington Central High School is 225th of 766 and Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School is unranked among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).