Carleton Public School vs New Central Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 47 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carleton Public School
St Catharines · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
300 students
New Central Public School
Oakville · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
300 students
| Measure | Carleton Public School St Catharines, Ontario | New Central Public School Oakville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 72 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #683 of 3,871 | #451 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #683 of 3,871 | #451 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 300 | 300 |
| Enrolment | 300 | 300 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 81.7% | 78.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 86% | 89.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 20% | 15% |
| Special education | 15% | 5% |
| 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 | St Catharines | Oakville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | carleton.dsbn.org/ | new.hdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •New Central Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.6 vs 72.3).
- •Carleton Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81.7% vs 78.7%).
- •New Central Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (89.7% vs 86%).
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 Carleton Public School better than New Central Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), New Central Public School ranks higher (76.6 vs 72.3 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 Carleton Public School and New Central Public School?
About 47 km in a straight line, between St Catharines and Oakville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Carleton Public School: 300. New Central Public School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Carleton Public School and New Central Public School rank in Ontario?
Carleton Public School is 683rd of 3,871 and New Central Public School is 451st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).