Annunciation of Our Lord Catholic Elementary School vs James MacDonald Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 648 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Annunciation of Our Lord Catholic Elementary School
Hamilton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
630 students
James MacDonald Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
310 students
| Measure | Annunciation of Our Lord Catholic Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario | James MacDonald Public School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 30 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3028 of 3,871 | #2811 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3028 of 3,871 | #2811 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 630 | 310 |
| Enrolment | 630 | 310 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 69.3% | 58.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 59% | 54.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 11% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 17% | 35% |
| Special education | 14% | 5% |
| 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 | Hamilton | Hamilton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | aool.hwcdsb.ca/ | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/jamesmacdonald/ |
The verdict
- •James MacDonald Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (34.9 vs 30.2).
- •Annunciation of Our Lord Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (69.3% vs 58.3%).
- •Annunciation of Our Lord Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (59% vs 54.7%).
- •Annunciation of Our Lord Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 310.
- •Annunciation of Our Lord Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while James MacDonald Public School is a public 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 Annunciation of Our Lord Catholic Elementary School better than James MacDonald Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), James MacDonald Public School ranks higher (34.9 vs 30.2 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 Annunciation of Our Lord Catholic Elementary School and James MacDonald Public School?
About 648 m in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Annunciation of Our Lord Catholic Elementary School: 630. James MacDonald Public School: 310. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Annunciation of Our Lord Catholic Elementary School and James MacDonald Public School rank in Ontario?
Annunciation of Our Lord Catholic Elementary School is 3028th of 3,871 and James MacDonald Public School is 2811th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).