Hillcrest Public School
🇨🇦 Official data · 2025Cambridge, Ontario N3C2T5 · Waterloo Region DSB
#2260 of 3,871 elementary schools in Ontario
#2260 of 3,871 nationally
About Hillcrest Public School
Hillcrest Public School is a public elementary located in Cambridge, in the Waterloo Region DSB school board or district of Ontario, Canada. It caters for Grades JK-6. In 2025 it enrolled 370 students. Publicly funded schools run by public school boards or districts; free to attend.
Its Success Index (Canada) is 45.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in Canada and 2260th of 3,871 ranked elementary schools in Ontario. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer low-income households) (94th percentile), and its weakest is eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (30th percentile).
Other published figures: enrolment 370; first language not english 20%; special education 5%; identified as gifted 0%.
There are 61 schools in Cambridge; Hillcrest Public School ranks 30th of 48 scored schools there.
Success Index (Canada) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across Canada.
- EQAO Grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (20%)66.3%
- EQAO Grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (25%)68.3%
- EQAO Grade 9 mathematics (25%)–
- OSSLT first-attempt pass rate (20%)–
- FSA literacy score (25%)–
- FSA numeracy score (25%)–
- Community advantage (fewer low-income households) (10%)0%
- Parent education (fewer parents without a credential) (10%)5%
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hillcrest Public School by the official sources.
- Enrolment
- 370
- Students enrolled in the latest published year.
- EQAO Grade 3
- 66.3%
- Average % at or above the provincial standard in reading, writing and mathematics.
- EQAO Grade 6
- 68.3%
- Average % at or above the provincial standard in reading, writing and mathematics.
- Low-income households
- 0%
- % of students living in low-income households.
- Parents without a credential
- 5%
- % of students whose parents have no degree, diploma or certificate.
- First language not English
- 20%
- % of students whose first language is not English.
- Special education
- 5%
- % of students receiving special education services.
- Identified as gifted
- 0%
- % of students identified as gifted.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for EQAO and beyond?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Hillcrest Public School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (Canada).
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Elementary School
Cambridge · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
375 students · 338 m away
Woodland Park Public School
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
370 students · 900 m away
St Elizabeth Catholic Elementary School
Cambridge · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
415 students · 1.2 km away
St Gabriel Catholic Elementary School
Cambridge · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
530 students · 1.2 km away
Silverheights Public School
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
685 students · 1.4 km away
Hespeler Public School
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
650 students · 1.7 km away
Centennial (Cambridge) Public School
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
215 students · 1.9 km away
Jacob Hespeler Secondary School
Cambridge · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,070 students · 2.4 km away
ÉÉC Saint-Noël-Chabanel-Cambridge
Cambridge · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
265 students · 4.7 km away
St Benedict Catholic Secondary School
Cambridge · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,955 students · 4.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Ontario with a comparable Enrolment.
Valley View Public School
Greenwood · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
370 students
Jarvis Public School
Jarvis · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
370 students
King George School
Brantford · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
370 students
Central Public School
Windsor · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
370 students
Harrow Public School
Harrow · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
370 students
King Edward Public School
Windsor · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
370 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hillcrest Public School a good school?
Hillcrest Public School has a Success Index (Canada) of 45.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in Canada) and ranks #2260 of 3,871 in Ontario. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hillcrest Public School rank in Ontario?
Hillcrest Public School ranks #2260 of 3,871 elementary schools in Ontario and #2260 of 3,871 nationally on the Success Index (Canada) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hillcrest Public School?
Hillcrest Public School had 370 students in 2025.
Is Hillcrest Public School a elementary school or a secondary school?
Hillcrest Public School is classified as a elementary covering Grades JK-6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hillcrest Public School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hillcrest Public School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (Canada) and distance, and can be compared side by side.