Central Junior Public School vs Chesley District Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 153 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Junior Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
320 students
Chesley District Community School
Chesley · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
320 students
| Measure | Central Junior Public School Hamilton, Ontario | Chesley District Community School Chesley, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 7 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3794 of 3,871 | #3473 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3794 of 3,871 | #3473 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 320 | 320 |
| Enrolment | 320 | 320 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 41.3% | 56.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 65.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 35% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 20% |
| First language not English | 60% | 0% |
| Special education | 5% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 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 | Hamilton | Chesley |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/central/ | www.cdc.bwdsb.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Chesley District Community School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (19.3 vs 7.0).
- •Chesley District Community School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (56.7% vs 41.3%).
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 Junior Public School better than Chesley District Community School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Chesley District Community School ranks higher (19.3 vs 7.0 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 Junior Public School and Chesley District Community School?
About 153 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Chesley in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Junior Public School: 320. Chesley District Community School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Junior Public School and Chesley District Community School rank in Ontario?
Central Junior Public School is 3794th of 3,871 and Chesley District Community School is 3473rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).