Central Public School vs St Joseph Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 857 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Public School
Grimsby · Public elementary · Grades 1-8
600 students
St Joseph Catholic Elementary School
Grimsby · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
225 students
| Measure | Central Public School Grimsby, Ontario | St Joseph Catholic Elementary School Grimsby, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 88 Top 5% | 64 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #58 of 3,871 | #1128 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #58 of 3,871 | #1128 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 600 | 225 |
| Enrolment | 600 | 225 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 89.7% | 73.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 94% | 74% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 3% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 7% | 5% |
| Special education | 15% | 10% |
| 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 | Grimsby | Grimsby |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | central.dsbn.org/ | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/stjoseph-grimsby/ |
The verdict
- •Central Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (88.4 vs 64.1).
- •Central Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (89.7% vs 73.3%).
- •Central Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (94% vs 74%).
- •Central Public School is the larger school with 600 students compared with 225.
- •Central Public School is a public school while St Joseph 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 Joseph Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Central Public School ranks higher (88.4 vs 64.1 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 St Joseph Catholic Elementary School?
About 857 m in a straight line, between Grimsby and Grimsby in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Public School: 600. St Joseph Catholic Elementary School: 225. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Public School and St Joseph Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Central Public School is 58th of 3,871 and St Joseph Catholic Elementary School is 1128th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).