Centennial Public School vs St Thomas More Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 507 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Public School
Kingston · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
320 students
St Thomas More Catholic School
Kingston · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
285 students
| Measure | Centennial Public School Kingston, Ontario | St Thomas More Catholic School Kingston, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 42 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2460 of 3,871 | #3403 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2460 of 3,871 | #3403 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 320 | 285 |
| Enrolment | 320 | 285 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 69.3% | 55.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76% | 45.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 30% | 25% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Kingston | Kingston |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | centennial.limestone.on.ca/ | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/sttm/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Centennial Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (41.5 vs 21.1).
- •Centennial Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (69.3% vs 55.7%).
- •Centennial Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76% vs 45.7%).
- •Centennial Public School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 285.
- •Centennial Public School is a public school while St Thomas More 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 Public School better than St Thomas More Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Centennial Public School ranks higher (41.5 vs 21.1 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 Public School and St Thomas More Catholic School?
About 507 m in a straight line, between Kingston and Kingston in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Centennial Public School: 320. St Thomas More Catholic School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Centennial Public School and St Thomas More Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Centennial Public School is 2460th of 3,871 and St Thomas More Catholic School is 3403rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).