Catholic Central High School vs London South Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catholic Central High School
London · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,310 students
London South Collegiate Institute
London · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
880 students
| Measure | Catholic Central High School London, Ontario | London South Collegiate Institute London, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 46 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #430 of 766 | #627 of 766 |
| National rank | #430 of 766 | #627 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,310 | 880 |
| Enrolment | 1,310 | 880 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 57% | 49% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 89% | 73% |
| Low-income households | 16% | 14% |
| Parents without a credential | 8% | 6% |
| First language not English | 31% | 19% |
| Special education | 13% | 17% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 1% |
| 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 | London | London |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ldcsb.ca/school/CCH | www.tvdsb.ca/South.cfm |
The verdict
- •Catholic Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (45.9 vs 25.6).
- •Catholic Central High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (57% vs 49%).
- •Catholic Central High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (89% vs 73%).
- •Catholic Central High School is the larger school with 1,310 students compared with 880.
- •Catholic Central High School is a catholic school while London South Collegiate Institute is a public 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 Catholic Central High School better than London South Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), Catholic Central High School ranks higher (45.9 vs 25.6 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 Catholic Central High School and London South Collegiate Institute?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between London and London in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Catholic Central High School: 1,310. London South Collegiate Institute: 880. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Catholic Central High School and London South Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
Catholic Central High School is 430th of 766 and London South Collegiate Institute is 627th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).