Bennetto Elementary School vs Central Junior Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bennetto Elementary School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
540 students
Central Junior Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
320 students
| Measure | Bennetto Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario | Central Junior Public School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 6 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3812 of 3,871 | #3794 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3812 of 3,871 | #3794 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-5 |
| Students | 540 | 320 |
| Enrolment | 540 | 320 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 41% | 41.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 46.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 18% | 35% |
| Parents without a credential | 12% | 10% |
| First language not English | 21% | 60% |
| Special education | 7% | 5% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 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 | www.hwdsb.on.ca/bennetto | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/central/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (6.1 vs 7.0).
- •Central Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (41.3% vs 41%).
- •Bennetto Elementary School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 320.
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 Bennetto Elementary School better than Central Junior Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bennetto Elementary School and Central Junior Public School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bennetto Elementary School: 540. Central Junior Public School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bennetto Elementary School and Central Junior Public School rank in Ontario?
Bennetto Elementary School is 3812th of 3,871 and Central Junior Public School is 3794th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).