Central Public School vs Southside Public School
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
Southside Public School
Woodstock · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
395 students
| Measure | Central Public School Woodstock, Ontario | Southside Public School Woodstock, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 21 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3417 of 3,871 | #1587 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3417 of 3,871 | #1587 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 460 | 395 |
| Enrolment | 460 | 395 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 52% | 70.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 57% | 76.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 20% | 20% |
| Special education | 10% | 5% |
| 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.tvdsb.ca/Southside.cfm |
The verdict
- •Southside Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (57.0 vs 20.8).
- •Southside Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (70.7% vs 52%).
- •Southside Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76.7% vs 57%).
- •Central Public School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 395.
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 Southside Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Southside Public School ranks higher (57.0 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 Southside Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Woodstock and Woodstock in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Public School: 460. Southside Public School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Public School and Southside Public School rank in Ontario?
Central Public School is 3417th of 3,871 and Southside Public School is 1587th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).