Bennetto Elementary School vs Hess Street Junior Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 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
Hess Street Junior Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
310 students
| Measure | Bennetto Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario | Hess Street Junior Public School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 6 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3812 of 3,871 | #3827 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3812 of 3,871 | #3827 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 540 | 310 |
| Enrolment | 540 | 310 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 41% | 34.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 46.7% | 55.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 18% | 30% |
| Parents without a credential | 12% | 25% |
| First language not English | 21% | 70% |
| Special education | 7% | 15% |
| 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/hessstreet/ |
The verdict
- •Bennetto Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (6.1 vs 5.0).
- •Bennetto Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (41% vs 34.7%).
- •Hess Street Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (55.3% vs 46.7%).
- •Bennetto Elementary School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 310.
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 Hess Street Junior Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Bennetto Elementary School ranks higher (6.1 vs 5.0 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 Bennetto Elementary School and Hess Street Junior Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bennetto Elementary School: 540. Hess Street Junior Public School: 310. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bennetto Elementary School and Hess Street Junior Public School rank in Ontario?
Bennetto Elementary School is 3812th of 3,871 and Hess Street Junior Public School is 3827th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).