Centennial Collegiate and Vocational Institute vs Mary Phelan Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Guelph · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,655 students
Mary Phelan Catholic School
Guelph · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
200 students
| Measure | Centennial Collegiate and Vocational Institute Guelph, Ontario | Mary Phelan Catholic School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 82 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #61 of 766 | #761 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #61 of 766 | #761 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,655 | 200 |
| Enrolment | 1,655 | 200 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 75.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 78% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 75% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 93% | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 0% |
| First language not English | 25% | 15% |
| Special education | 24% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 3% | 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 | Guelph | Guelph |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/ccvi | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/maryphelan/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Centennial Collegiate and Vocational Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (81.7 vs 70.8).
- •Centennial Collegiate and Vocational Institute is the larger school with 1,655 students compared with 200.
- •Centennial Collegiate and Vocational Institute is a public school while Mary Phelan Catholic 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 Centennial Collegiate and Vocational Institute better than Mary Phelan Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Centennial Collegiate and Vocational Institute ranks higher (81.7 vs 70.8 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 Centennial Collegiate and Vocational Institute and Mary Phelan Catholic School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Centennial Collegiate and Vocational Institute: 1,655. Mary Phelan Catholic School: 200. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Centennial Collegiate and Vocational Institute and Mary Phelan Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Centennial Collegiate and Vocational Institute is 61st of 766 and Mary Phelan Catholic School is 761st of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).