Elgin Street Public School vs St Benedict Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elgin Street Public School
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
420 students
St Benedict Catholic Secondary School
Cambridge · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,955 students
| Measure | Elgin Street Public School Cambridge, Ontario | St Benedict Catholic Secondary School Cambridge, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 28 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3106 of 3,871 | #348 of 766 |
| National rank | #3106 of 3,871 | #348 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 420 | 1,955 |
| Enrolment | 420 | 1,955 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 58.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 71% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 52% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 90% |
| Low-income households | 15% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 30% | 19% |
| Special education | 15% | 20% |
| 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 | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | elg.wrdsb.ca/ | stbenedict.wcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Benedict Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (53.1 vs 27.7).
- •St Benedict Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,955 students compared with 420.
- •Elgin Street Public School is a public school while St Benedict Catholic Secondary 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 Elgin Street Public School better than St Benedict Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Benedict Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (53.1 vs 27.7 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 Elgin Street Public School and St Benedict Catholic Secondary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Elgin Street Public School: 420. St Benedict Catholic Secondary School: 1,955. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Elgin Street Public School and St Benedict Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Elgin Street Public School is 3106th of 3,871 and St Benedict Catholic Secondary School is 348th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).