Central Public School vs Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 484 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Public School
Guelph · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
240 students
Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Guelph · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,735 students
| Measure | Central Public School Guelph, Ontario | Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 73 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #624 of 3,871 | #189 of 766 |
| National rank | #624 of 3,871 | #189 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 240 | 1,735 |
| Enrolment | 240 | 1,735 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 77% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 87% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 71% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 91% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 6% |
| First language not English | 15% | 27% |
| Special education | 10% | 27% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Guelph | Guelph |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/central | www.ugdsb.ca/gcvi |
The verdict
- •Central Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (73.4 vs 68.3).
- •Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute is the larger school with 1,735 students compared with 240.
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 Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), Central Public School ranks higher (73.4 vs 68.3 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 Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute?
About 484 m in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Public School: 240. Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute: 1,735. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Public School and Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute rank in Ontario?
Central Public School is 624th of 3,871 and Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute is 189th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).