Central Elgin Collegiate Institute vs Parkside Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.2 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
Parkside Collegiate Institute
St Thomas · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,015 students
| Measure | Central Elgin Collegiate Institute St Thomas, Ontario | Parkside Collegiate Institute St Thomas, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 41 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #480 of 766 | #405 of 766 |
| National rank | #480 of 766 | #405 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 690 | 1,015 |
| Enrolment | 690 | 1,015 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 50% | 52% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 79% | 82% |
| Low-income households | 9% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 2% |
| First language not English | 3% | 2% |
| Special education | 26% | 21% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 2% |
| 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/Parkside.cfm |
The verdict
- •Parkside Collegiate Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (48.6 vs 40.9).
- •Parkside Collegiate Institute does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (52% vs 50%).
- •Parkside Collegiate Institute does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (82% vs 79%).
- •Parkside Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 1,015 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 Parkside Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), Parkside Collegiate Institute ranks higher (48.6 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 Parkside Collegiate Institute?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between St Thomas and St Thomas in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Elgin Collegiate Institute: 690. Parkside Collegiate Institute: 1,015. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Elgin Collegiate Institute and Parkside Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
Central Elgin Collegiate Institute is 480th of 766 and Parkside Collegiate Institute is 405th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).