Central Public School vs École intermédiaire catholique La Citadelle
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Public School
Cornwall · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
575 students
École intermédiaire catholique La Citadelle
Cornwall · Catholic elementary · Grades 7-8
195 students
| Measure | Central Public School Cornwall, Ontario | École intermédiaire catholique La Citadelle Cornwall, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 4 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3839 of 3,871 | #3206 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3839 of 3,871 | #3206 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 7-8 |
| Students | 575 | 195 |
| Enrolment | 575 | 195 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 34% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 50.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 30% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 13% | 5% |
| First language not English | 18% | 60% |
| Special education | 27% | 30% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Cornwall | Cornwall |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | central.ucdsb.on.ca/ | www.lacitadelle.csdceo.ca |
The verdict
- •École intermédiaire catholique La Citadelle scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (26.1 vs 4.4).
- •Central Public School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 195.
- •Central Public School is a public school while École intermédiaire catholique La Citadelle 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 École intermédiaire catholique La Citadelle?
On the Success Index (Canada), École intermédiaire catholique La Citadelle ranks higher (26.1 vs 4.4 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 École intermédiaire catholique La Citadelle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Cornwall and Cornwall in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Public School: 575. École intermédiaire catholique La Citadelle: 195. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Public School and École intermédiaire catholique La Citadelle rank in Ontario?
Central Public School is 3839th of 3,871 and École intermédiaire catholique La Citadelle is 3206th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).