Central Public School vs St Joseph's High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Public School
Renfrew · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
170 students
St Joseph's High School
Renfrew · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
510 students
| Measure | Central Public School Renfrew, Ontario | St Joseph's High School Renfrew, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 40 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2525 of 3,871 | #329 of 766 |
| National rank | #2525 of 3,871 | #329 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 170 | 510 |
| Enrolment | 170 | 510 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 62% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 67.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 58% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 87% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 2% |
| First language not English | 0% | 2% |
| Special education | 20% | 30% |
| 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 | Renfrew | Renfrew |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | cen.rcdsb.on.ca | jagpride.net/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (54.6 vs 40.0).
- •St Joseph's High School is the larger school with 510 students compared with 170.
- •Central Public School is a public school while St Joseph's High 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's High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Joseph's High School ranks higher (54.6 vs 40.0 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's High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Renfrew and Renfrew in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Public School: 170. St Joseph's High School: 510. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Public School and St Joseph's High School rank in Ontario?
Central Public School is 2525th of 3,871 and St Joseph's High School is 329th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).