Central Elgin Collegiate Institute vs St. Anne's Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 392 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
St. Anne's Separate School
St. Thomas · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
800 students
| Measure | Central Elgin Collegiate Institute St Thomas, Ontario | St. Anne's Separate School St. Thomas, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 41 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #480 of 766 | #2523 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #480 of 766 | #2523 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 690 | 800 |
| Enrolment | 690 | 800 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 60.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 69.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 50% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 79% | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 2% |
| First language not English | 3% | 8% |
| Special education | 26% | 11% |
| 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.ldcsb.ca/school/ANS/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (40.9 vs 40.1).
- •St. Anne's Separate School is the larger school with 800 students compared with 690.
- •Central Elgin Collegiate Institute is a public school while St. Anne's Separate School is a catholic school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St. Anne's Separate School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Central Elgin Collegiate Institute and St. Anne's Separate School?
About 392 m in a straight line, between St Thomas and St. Thomas in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Elgin Collegiate Institute: 690. St. Anne's Separate School: 800. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Elgin Collegiate Institute and St. Anne's Separate School rank in Ontario?
Central Elgin Collegiate Institute is 480th of 766 and St. Anne's Separate School is 2523rd of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).