Lambton Central Centennial School vs St Philip Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 3.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lambton Central Centennial School
Petrolia · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
210 students
St Philip Catholic School
Petrolia · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
210 students
| Measure | Lambton Central Centennial School Petrolia, Ontario | St Philip Catholic School Petrolia, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 47 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2188 of 3,871 | #1500 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2188 of 3,871 | #1500 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 210 | 210 |
| Enrolment | 210 | 210 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 62.3% | 70.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 65% | 74% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 15% | 10% |
| 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 | Petrolia | Petrolia |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | centennial.lkdsb.net/ | www.st-clair.net/spp/ |
The verdict
- •St Philip Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.5 vs 46.6).
- •St Philip Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (70.3% vs 62.3%).
- •St Philip Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (74% vs 65%).
- •Lambton Central Centennial School is a public school while St Philip Catholic 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 Lambton Central Centennial School better than St Philip Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Philip Catholic School ranks higher (58.5 vs 46.6 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 Lambton Central Centennial School and St Philip Catholic School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Petrolia and Petrolia in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lambton Central Centennial School: 210. St Philip Catholic School: 210. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lambton Central Centennial School and St Philip Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Lambton Central Centennial School is 2188th of 3,871 and St Philip Catholic School is 1500th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).