Central School vs École catholique l’Envolée du Nord
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 341 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 l’Envolée du Nord
Kirkland Lake · Catholic elementary · Grades 7-8
| Measure | Central School Kirkland Lake, Ontario | École catholique l’Envolée du Nord Kirkland Lake, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 20 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #3449 of 3,871 | – |
| National rank | #3449 of 3,871 | – |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 7-8 |
| Students | 285 | – |
| Enrolment | 285 | – |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 34% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 42.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | – |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | – |
| First language not English | 5% | – |
| Special education | 10% | – |
| Identified as gifted | 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
- •Central School is a public school while École catholique l’Envolée du Nord 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 l’Envolée du Nord?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Central School and École catholique l’Envolée du Nord?
About 341 m in a straight line, between Kirkland Lake and Kirkland Lake in Ontario.
How do Central School and École catholique l’Envolée du Nord rank in Ontario?
Central School is 3449th of 3,871 and École catholique l’Envolée du Nord is unranked among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).