Ancaster Meadow Elementary Public School vs Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ancaster Meadow Elementary Public School
Ancaster · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
565 students
Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School
Hamilton · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
660 students
| Measure | Ancaster Meadow Elementary Public School Ancaster, Ontario | Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 61 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1275 of 3,871 | #695 of 766 |
| National rank | #1275 of 3,871 | #695 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 565 | 660 |
| Enrolment | 565 | 660 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 83.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 38% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 70% |
| Low-income households | 9% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 8% |
| First language not English | 34% | 27% |
| Special education | 10% | 32% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 1% |
| 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 | Ancaster | Hamilton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/ancastermeadow/ | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/macnab/ |
The verdict
- •Ancaster Meadow Elementary Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (61.4 vs 16.1).
- •Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School is the larger school with 660 students compared with 565.
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 Ancaster Meadow Elementary Public School better than Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Ancaster Meadow Elementary Public School ranks higher (61.4 vs 16.1 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 Ancaster Meadow Elementary Public School and Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Ancaster and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ancaster Meadow Elementary Public School: 565. Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School: 660. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ancaster Meadow Elementary Public School and Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Ancaster Meadow Elementary Public School is 1275th of 3,871 and Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School is 695th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).