Balaclava Public School vs Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 9.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balaclava Public School
Freelton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
315 students
Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School
Hamilton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
455 students
| Measure | Balaclava Public School Freelton, Ontario | Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 67 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #961 of 3,871 | #366 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #961 of 3,871 | #366 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 315 | 455 |
| Enrolment | 315 | 455 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 75.7% | 86.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75% | 81.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 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 | Freelton | Hamilton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.hwdsb.on.ca/balaclava/ | guan.hwcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (78.8 vs 67.2).
- •Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (86.7% vs 75.7%).
- •Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (81.7% vs 75%).
- •Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 315.
- •Balaclava Public School is a public school while Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary 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 Balaclava Public School better than Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (78.8 vs 67.2 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 Balaclava Public School and Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Freelton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Balaclava Public School: 315. Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Balaclava Public School and Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Balaclava Public School is 961st of 3,871 and Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School is 366th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).