New Central Public School vs St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Central Public School
Oakville · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
300 students
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School
Oakville · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,310 students
| Measure | New Central Public School Oakville, Ontario | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School Oakville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 77 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #451 of 3,871 | #133 of 766 |
| National rank | #451 of 3,871 | #133 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 300 | 1,310 |
| Enrolment | 300 | 1,310 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 78.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 89.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 72% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 89% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 15% | 28% |
| Special education | 5% | 18% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Oakville | Oakville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | new.hdsb.ca | sta.hcdsb.org/ |
The verdict
- •New Central Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.6 vs 73.9).
- •St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,310 students compared with 300.
- •New Central 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 New Central Public School better than St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), New Central Public School ranks higher (76.6 vs 73.9 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 New Central Public School and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Oakville and Oakville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
New Central Public School: 300. St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School: 1,310. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do New Central Public School and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
New Central Public School is 451st of 3,871 and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School is 133rd of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).