Central Public School vs St. Matthew Catholic Elementary 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
Cornwall · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
575 students
St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School
Cornwall · Catholic elementary · Grades 7-8
| Measure | Central Public School Cornwall, Ontario | St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School Cornwall, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 4 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #3839 of 3,871 | – |
| National rank | #3839 of 3,871 | – |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 7-8 |
| Students | 575 | – |
| Enrolment | 575 | – |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 34% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 50.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 30% | – |
| Parents without a credential | 13% | – |
| First language not English | 18% | – |
| Special education | 27% | – |
| Identified as gifted | 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.stmatthew.cdsbeo.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Central Public School is a public school while St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School 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 St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Central Public School and St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cornwall and Cornwall in Ontario.
How do Central Public School and St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Central Public School is 3839th of 3,871 and St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School is unranked among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).