Central Public School vs Chalmers Street Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Public School
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
255 students
Chalmers Street Public School
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
385 students
| Measure | Central Public School Cambridge, Ontario | Chalmers Street Public School Cambridge, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 36 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2755 of 3,871 | #3658 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2755 of 3,871 | #3658 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 255 | 385 |
| Enrolment | 255 | 385 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 52.3% | 52% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69% | 53.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 10% |
| First language not English | 15% | 30% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ctr.wrdsb.ca | cha.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Central Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (35.8 vs 12.9).
- •Central Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (52.3% vs 52%).
- •Central Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (69% vs 53.7%).
- •Chalmers Street Public School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 255.
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 Chalmers Street Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Central Public School ranks higher (35.8 vs 12.9 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 Chalmers Street Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Public School: 255. Chalmers Street Public School: 385. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Public School and Chalmers Street Public School rank in Ontario?
Central Public School is 2755th of 3,871 and Chalmers Street Public School is 3658th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).