Central Public School vs École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Public School
Woodstock · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
460 students
École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys
Woodstock · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
320 students
| Measure | Central Public School Woodstock, Ontario | École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys Woodstock, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 21 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3417 of 3,871 | #2385 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3417 of 3,871 | #2385 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 460 | 320 |
| Enrolment | 460 | 320 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 52% | 66.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 57% | 59.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 20% | 40% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Woodstock | Woodstock |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/CentralPS.cfm | www.CscProvidence.ca/Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys |
The verdict
- •École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (42.9 vs 20.8).
- •École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (66.7% vs 52%).
- •École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (59.7% vs 57%).
- •Central Public School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 320.
- •Central Public School is a public school while École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys 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 École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys?
On the Success Index (Canada), École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys ranks higher (42.9 vs 20.8 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 École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Woodstock and Woodstock in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Public School: 460. École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys: 320. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Public School and École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys rank in Ontario?
Central Public School is 3417th of 3,871 and École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys is 2385th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).