Centennial Central School vs Oxbow Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 8.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Central School
Arva · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
340 students
Oxbow Public School
Ilderton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
570 students
| Measure | Centennial Central School Arva, Ontario | Oxbow Public School Ilderton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 75 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #540 of 3,871 | #1168 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #540 of 3,871 | #1168 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 340 | 570 |
| Enrolment | 340 | 570 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 72.7% | 64.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 87.3% | 79.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 2% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 30% | 2% |
| Special education | 10% | 8% |
| 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 | Arva | Ilderton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/CentennialCentral.cfm | www.tvdsb.ca/Oxbow.cfm |
The verdict
- •Centennial Central School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (75.4 vs 63.4).
- •Centennial Central School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (72.7% vs 64.7%).
- •Centennial Central School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (87.3% vs 79.7%).
- •Oxbow Public School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 340.
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 Centennial Central School better than Oxbow Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Centennial Central School ranks higher (75.4 vs 63.4 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 Centennial Central School and Oxbow Public School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Arva and Ilderton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Centennial Central School: 340. Oxbow Public School: 570. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Centennial Central School and Oxbow Public School rank in Ontario?
Centennial Central School is 540th of 3,871 and Oxbow Public School is 1168th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).