Centennial Secondary School vs Sir John A Macdonald Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 314 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Secondary School
Belleville · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
930 students
Sir John A Macdonald Public School
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
240 students
| Measure | Centennial Secondary School Belleville, Ontario | Sir John A Macdonald Public School Belleville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 36 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #524 of 766 | #1213 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #524 of 766 | #1213 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 930 | 240 |
| Enrolment | 930 | 240 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 82% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 80% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 47% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 81% | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 5% |
| First language not English | 5% | 5% |
| Special education | 28% | 10% |
| 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 | Belleville | Belleville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | css.hpedsb.on.ca | sjamacdonald.hpedsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Sir John A Macdonald Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (62.7 vs 36.3).
- •Centennial Secondary School is the larger school with 930 students compared with 240.
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 Secondary School better than Sir John A Macdonald Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Sir John A Macdonald Public School ranks higher (62.7 vs 36.3 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 Secondary School and Sir John A Macdonald Public School?
About 314 m in a straight line, between Belleville and Belleville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Centennial Secondary School: 930. Sir John A Macdonald Public School: 240. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Centennial Secondary School and Sir John A Macdonald Public School rank in Ontario?
Centennial Secondary School is 524th of 766 and Sir John A Macdonald Public School is 1213th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).