Catholic Central vs J A McWilliam Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catholic Central
Windsor · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
845 students
J A McWilliam Public School
Windsor · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
295 students
| Measure | Catholic Central Windsor, Ontario | J A McWilliam Public School Windsor, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 32 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #578 of 766 | #3103 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #578 of 766 | #3103 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 845 | 295 |
| Enrolment | 845 | 295 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 47% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 72.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 22% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 98% | – |
| Low-income households | 26% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 16% | 10% |
| First language not English | 65% | 35% |
| Special education | 10% | 15% |
| 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 | Windsor | Windsor |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.wecdsb.on.ca/cchs | www.gecdsb.on.ca/schools/ELEM/mcwillia/ |
The verdict
- •Catholic Central scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (31.5 vs 27.8).
- •Catholic Central is the larger school with 845 students compared with 295.
- •Catholic Central is a catholic school while J A McWilliam Public School 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 better than J A McWilliam Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Catholic Central ranks higher (31.5 vs 27.8 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 and J A McWilliam Public School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Windsor and Windsor in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Catholic Central: 845. J A McWilliam Public School: 295. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Catholic Central and J A McWilliam Public School rank in Ontario?
Catholic Central is 578th of 766 and J A McWilliam Public School is 3103rd of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).