Central Public School vs Tom Thomson Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 934 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
Tom Thomson Public School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
405 students
| Measure | Central Public School Burlington, Ontario | Tom Thomson Public School Burlington, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 53 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1835 of 3,871 | #2072 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1835 of 3,871 | #2072 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 380 | 405 |
| Enrolment | 380 | 405 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 75% | 66% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 70% | 73.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 20% | 20% |
| Special education | 15% | 10% |
| 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 | Burlington |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | cen.hdsb.ca/ | tom.hdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Central Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (52.5 vs 48.8).
- •Central Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (75% vs 66%).
- •Tom Thomson Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (73.3% vs 70%).
- •Tom Thomson Public School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 380.
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 Tom Thomson Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Central Public School ranks higher (52.5 vs 48.8 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 Tom Thomson Public School?
About 934 m in a straight line, between Burlington and Burlington in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Public School: 380. Tom Thomson Public School: 405. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Public School and Tom Thomson Public School rank in Ontario?
Central Public School is 1835th of 3,871 and Tom Thomson Public School is 2072nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).