Central School vs École catholique Assomption (Kirkland Lake)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 407 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central School
Kirkland Lake · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
285 students
École catholique Assomption (Kirkland Lake)
Kirkland Lake · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
160 students
| Measure | Central School Kirkland Lake, Ontario | École catholique Assomption (Kirkland Lake) Kirkland Lake, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 20 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3449 of 3,871 | #3082 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3449 of 3,871 | #3082 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 285 | 160 |
| Enrolment | 285 | 160 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 34% | 65% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 42.3% | 56.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 5% | 50% |
| 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 | Kirkland Lake | Kirkland Lake |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.dsb1.ca/schools/central | www.cscdgr.education |
The verdict
- •École catholique Assomption (Kirkland Lake) scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (28.4 vs 19.9).
- •École catholique Assomption (Kirkland Lake) does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (65% vs 34%).
- •École catholique Assomption (Kirkland Lake) does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (56.7% vs 42.3%).
- •Central School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 160.
- •Central School is a public school while École catholique Assomption (Kirkland Lake) 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 School better than École catholique Assomption (Kirkland Lake)?
On the Success Index (Canada), École catholique Assomption (Kirkland Lake) ranks higher (28.4 vs 19.9 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 School and École catholique Assomption (Kirkland Lake)?
About 407 m in a straight line, between Kirkland Lake and Kirkland Lake in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central School: 285. École catholique Assomption (Kirkland Lake): 160. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central School and École catholique Assomption (Kirkland Lake) rank in Ontario?
Central School is 3449th of 3,871 and École catholique Assomption (Kirkland Lake) is 3082nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).