Central Elgin Collegiate Institute vs Pierre Elliott Trudeau French Immersion Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 464 m 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
Pierre Elliott Trudeau French Immersion Public School
St. Thomas · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
445 students
| Measure | Central Elgin Collegiate Institute St Thomas, Ontario | Pierre Elliott Trudeau French Immersion Public School St. Thomas, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 41 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #480 of 766 | #1140 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #480 of 766 | #1140 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 690 | 445 |
| Enrolment | 690 | 445 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 57.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 86.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 50% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 79% | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 0% |
| First language not English | 3% | 0% |
| Special education | 26% | 0% |
| 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 | St. Thomas |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/CentralElgin.cfm | www.tvdsb.ca/Trudeau.cfm |
The verdict
- •Pierre Elliott Trudeau French Immersion Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (63.9 vs 40.9).
- •Central Elgin Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 690 students compared with 445.
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 Pierre Elliott Trudeau French Immersion Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Pierre Elliott Trudeau French Immersion 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 Pierre Elliott Trudeau French Immersion Public School?
About 464 m in a straight line, between St Thomas and St. Thomas in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Elgin Collegiate Institute: 690. Pierre Elliott Trudeau French Immersion Public School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Elgin Collegiate Institute and Pierre Elliott Trudeau French Immersion Public School rank in Ontario?
Central Elgin Collegiate Institute is 480th of 766 and Pierre Elliott Trudeau French Immersion Public School is 1140th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).