Central Public School vs Dufferin Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Public School
Brantford · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
210 students
Dufferin Public School
Brantford · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
315 students
| Measure | Central Public School Brantford, Ontario | Dufferin Public School Brantford, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 6 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3816 of 3,871 | #2053 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3816 of 3,871 | #2053 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 210 | 315 |
| Enrolment | 210 | 315 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 33.7% | 69% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 52.3% | 71.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 35% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 15% | 10% |
| Special education | 20% | 5% |
| 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 | Brantford | Brantford |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | granderie.ca/centralps/ | granderie.ca/dufferin/ |
The verdict
- •Dufferin Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (49.0 vs 5.9).
- •Dufferin Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (69% vs 33.7%).
- •Dufferin Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (71.3% vs 52.3%).
- •Dufferin Public School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 210.
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 Public School better than Dufferin Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Dufferin Public School ranks higher (49.0 vs 5.9 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 Public School and Dufferin Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Brantford and Brantford in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Public School: 210. Dufferin Public School: 315. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Public School and Dufferin Public School rank in Ontario?
Central Public School is 3816th of 3,871 and Dufferin Public School is 2053rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).