Jack Callaghan Public School vs St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 4.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jack Callaghan Public School
Lindsay · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
325 students
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School
Lindsay · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
260 students
| Measure | Jack Callaghan Public School Lindsay, Ontario | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School Lindsay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 71 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #777 of 3,871 | #570 of 766 |
| National rank | #777 of 3,871 | #570 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 325 | 260 |
| Enrolment | 325 | 260 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 97% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 77% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 45% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 68% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 20% | 40% |
| 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 | Lindsay | Lindsay |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | jcp.tldsb.on.ca/ | www.stacss.ca |
The verdict
- •Jack Callaghan Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (70.6 vs 32.1).
- •Jack Callaghan Public School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 260.
- •Jack Callaghan Public School is a public school while St. Thomas Aquinas 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 Jack Callaghan Public School better than St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Jack Callaghan Public School ranks higher (70.6 vs 32.1 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 Jack Callaghan Public School and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Lindsay and Lindsay in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Jack Callaghan Public School: 325. St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Jack Callaghan Public School and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Jack Callaghan Public School is 777th of 3,871 and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School is 570th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).