Central Public School vs Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 395 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Public School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
380 students
Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School
Oakville · Catholic alternative · Grades 9-12
180 students
| Measure | Central Public School Burlington, Ontario | Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School Oakville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 53 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #1835 of 3,871 | – |
| National rank | #1835 of 3,871 | – |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Alternative |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 380 | 180 |
| Enrolment | 380 | 180 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 75% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 70% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 20% | 30% |
| Special education | 15% | 35% |
| 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 | Burlington | Oakville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | cen.hdsb.ca/ | merton.hcdsb.org/ |
The verdict
- •Central Public School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 180.
- •Central Public School is a public school while Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary 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 Public School better than Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary 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 Public School and Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School?
About 395 m in a straight line, between Burlington and Oakville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Public School: 380. Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School: 180. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Public School and Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Central Public School is 1835th of 3,871 and Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School is unranked among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).