Central Elgin Collegiate Institute vs Mitchell Hepburn Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elgin Collegiate Institute
St Thomas · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
690 students
Mitchell Hepburn Public School
St Thomas · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
695 students
| Measure | Central Elgin Collegiate Institute St Thomas, Ontario | Mitchell Hepburn Public School St Thomas, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 41 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #480 of 766 | #1139 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #480 of 766 | #1139 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 690 | 695 |
| Enrolment | 690 | 695 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 65.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 83.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 50% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 79% | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 2% |
| First language not English | 3% | 7% |
| Special education | 26% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 1% |
| 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 | St Thomas | St Thomas |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/CentralElgin.cfm | www.tvdsb.ca/Hepburn.cfm |
The verdict
- •Mitchell Hepburn Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (63.9 vs 40.9).
- •Mitchell Hepburn Public School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 690.
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 Elgin Collegiate Institute better than Mitchell Hepburn Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Mitchell Hepburn Public School ranks higher (63.9 vs 40.9 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 Elgin Collegiate Institute and Mitchell Hepburn Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between St Thomas and St Thomas in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Elgin Collegiate Institute: 690. Mitchell Hepburn Public School: 695. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Elgin Collegiate Institute and Mitchell Hepburn Public School rank in Ontario?
Central Elgin Collegiate Institute is 480th of 766 and Mitchell Hepburn Public School is 1139th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).