London Central Secondary School vs St Mary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
London Central Secondary School
London · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
955 students
St Mary School
London · Catholic elementary · Grades 5-8
230 students
| Measure | London Central Secondary School London, Ontario | St Mary School London, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 66 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #216 of 766 | #812 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #216 of 766 | #812 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 5-8 |
| Students | 955 | 230 |
| Enrolment | 955 | 230 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 93% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 81% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 91% | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 5% |
| First language not English | 38% | 10% |
| Special education | 10% | 5% |
| Identified as gifted | 9% | 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 | London | London |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/Central.cfm | www.ldcsb.ca/school/MAL/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (69.9 vs 65.7).
- •London Central Secondary School is the larger school with 955 students compared with 230.
- •London Central Secondary School is a public school while St Mary 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 London Central Secondary School better than St Mary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Mary School ranks higher (69.9 vs 65.7 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 London Central Secondary School and St Mary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between London and London in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
London Central Secondary School: 955. St Mary School: 230. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do London Central Secondary School and St Mary School rank in Ontario?
London Central Secondary School is 216th of 766 and St Mary School is 812th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).