Central Avenue Public School vs John Diefenbaker Senior School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 281 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Avenue Public School
Elliot Lake · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
145 students
John Diefenbaker Senior School
Hanover · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
145 students
| Measure | Central Avenue Public School Elliot Lake, Ontario | John Diefenbaker Senior School Hanover, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 9 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3763 of 3,871 | #2654 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3763 of 3,871 | #2654 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 7-8 |
| Students | 145 | 145 |
| Enrolment | 145 | 145 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 45.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 43.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 10% |
| Special education | 45% | 40% |
| 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 | Elliot Lake | Hanover |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/cen/default.aspx | – |
The verdict
- •John Diefenbaker Senior School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (37.5 vs 8.6).
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 Central Avenue Public School better than John Diefenbaker Senior School?
On the Success Index (Canada), John Diefenbaker Senior School ranks higher (37.5 vs 8.6 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 Central Avenue Public School and John Diefenbaker Senior School?
About 281 km in a straight line, between Elliot Lake and Hanover in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Avenue Public School: 145. John Diefenbaker Senior School: 145. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Avenue Public School and John Diefenbaker Senior School rank in Ontario?
Central Avenue Public School is 3763rd of 3,871 and John Diefenbaker Senior School is 2654th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).