Central Public School vs École secondaire catholique La Citadelle
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 secondaire catholique La Citadelle
Cornwall · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
465 students
| Measure | Central Public School Cornwall, Ontario | École secondaire catholique La Citadelle Cornwall, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 4 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3839 of 3,871 | #274 of 766 |
| National rank | #3839 of 3,871 | #274 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 575 | 465 |
| Enrolment | 575 | 465 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 34% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 50.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 66% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 92% |
| Low-income households | 30% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 13% | 5% |
| First language not English | 18% | 65% |
| Special education | 27% | 25% |
| 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 | Cornwall | Cornwall |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | central.ucdsb.on.ca/ | www.lacitadelle.csdceo.ca |
The verdict
- •École secondaire catholique La Citadelle scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (60.4 vs 4.4).
- •Central Public School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 465.
- •Central Public School is a public school while École secondaire 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 secondaire catholique La Citadelle?
On the Success Index (Canada), École secondaire catholique La Citadelle ranks higher (60.4 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 secondaire 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 secondaire catholique La Citadelle: 465. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Public School and École secondaire catholique La Citadelle rank in Ontario?
Central Public School is 3839th of 3,871 and École secondaire catholique La Citadelle is 274th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).