Central Public School vs St Thomas the Apostle Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 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 Thomas the Apostle Separate School
Renfrew · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
275 students
| Measure | Central Public School Renfrew, Ontario | St Thomas the Apostle Separate School Renfrew, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 40 Lower 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #2525 of 3,871 | #378 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2525 of 3,871 | #378 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 170 | 275 |
| Enrolment | 170 | 275 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 62% | 90% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 67.7% | 85% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 20% | 15% |
| 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 | rccdsb.edu.on.ca/our-schools/st-thomas-the-apostle/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas the Apostle Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (78.5 vs 40.0).
- •St Thomas the Apostle Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (90% vs 62%).
- •St Thomas the Apostle Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85% vs 67.7%).
- •St Thomas the Apostle Separate School is the larger school with 275 students compared with 170.
- •Central Public School is a public school while St Thomas the Apostle Separate 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 Thomas the Apostle Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Thomas the Apostle Separate School ranks higher (78.5 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 Thomas the Apostle Separate School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Renfrew and Renfrew in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Public School: 170. St Thomas the Apostle Separate School: 275. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Public School and St Thomas the Apostle Separate School rank in Ontario?
Central Public School is 2525th of 3,871 and St Thomas the Apostle Separate School is 378th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).