Central Elgin Collegiate Institute vs St Joseph's High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.9 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
St Joseph's High School
St. Thomas · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
960 students
| Measure | Central Elgin Collegiate Institute St Thomas, Ontario | St Joseph's High School St. Thomas, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 41 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #480 of 766 | #309 of 766 |
| National rank | #480 of 766 | #309 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 690 | 960 |
| Enrolment | 690 | 960 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 50% | 46% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 79% | 92% |
| Low-income households | 9% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 4% |
| First language not English | 3% | 5% |
| Special education | 26% | 21% |
| 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/SJH/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (56.6 vs 40.9).
- •Central Elgin Collegiate Institute does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (50% vs 46%).
- •St Joseph's High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (92% vs 79%).
- •St Joseph's High School is the larger school with 960 students compared with 690.
- •Central Elgin Collegiate Institute is a public school while St Joseph's High 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 Joseph's High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Joseph's High School ranks higher (56.6 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 St Joseph's High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between St Thomas and St. Thomas in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Elgin Collegiate Institute: 690. St Joseph's High School: 960. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Elgin Collegiate Institute and St Joseph's High School rank in Ontario?
Central Elgin Collegiate Institute is 480th of 766 and St Joseph's High School is 309th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).