Central Public School vs Highland 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
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
255 students
Highland Public School
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
425 students
| Measure | Central Public School Cambridge, Ontario | Highland Public School Cambridge, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 36 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2755 of 3,871 | #2381 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2755 of 3,871 | #2381 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 255 | 425 |
| Enrolment | 255 | 425 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 52.3% | 65% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69% | 74.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 15% | 10% |
| 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 | hig.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Highland Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (43.1 vs 35.8).
- •Highland Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (65% vs 52.3%).
- •Highland Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (74.7% vs 69%).
- •Highland Public School is the larger school with 425 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 Highland Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Highland Public School ranks higher (43.1 vs 35.8 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 Highland Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Public School: 255. Highland Public School: 425. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Public School and Highland Public School rank in Ontario?
Central Public School is 2755th of 3,871 and Highland Public School is 2381st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).