Central Elgin Collegiate Institute vs North Albion Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 168 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
North Albion Collegiate Institute
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
690 students
| Measure | Central Elgin Collegiate Institute St Thomas, Ontario | North Albion Collegiate Institute Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 41 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #480 of 766 | #737 of 766 |
| National rank | #480 of 766 | #737 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 690 | 690 |
| Enrolment | 690 | 690 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 50% | 29% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 79% | 70% |
| Low-income households | 9% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 20% |
| First language not English | 3% | 54% |
| Special education | 26% | 19% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 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 | St Thomas | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/CentralElgin.cfm | northalbionci.ca |
The verdict
- •Central Elgin Collegiate Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (40.9 vs 8.4).
- •Central Elgin Collegiate Institute does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (50% vs 29%).
- •Central Elgin Collegiate Institute does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (79% vs 70%).
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 North Albion Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), Central Elgin Collegiate Institute ranks higher (40.9 vs 8.4 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 North Albion Collegiate Institute?
About 168 km in a straight line, between St Thomas and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Elgin Collegiate Institute: 690. North Albion Collegiate Institute: 690. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Elgin Collegiate Institute and North Albion Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
Central Elgin Collegiate Institute is 480th of 766 and North Albion Collegiate Institute is 737th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).