Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School vs Prince of Wales Elementary Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 398 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School
Hamilton · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
955 students
Prince of Wales Elementary Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
540 students
| Measure | Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School Hamilton, Ontario | Prince of Wales Elementary Public School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 8 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #743 of 766 | #3469 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #743 of 766 | #3469 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 955 | 540 |
| Enrolment | 955 | 540 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 52.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 69% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 36% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 65% | – |
| Low-income households | 21% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 18% | 18% |
| First language not English | 28% | 16% |
| Special education | 29% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Hamilton | Hamilton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | – | www.hwdsb.on.ca/princeofwales/ |
The verdict
- •Prince of Wales Elementary Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (19.4 vs 7.8).
- •Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School is the larger school with 955 students compared with 540.
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 Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School better than Prince of Wales Elementary Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Prince of Wales Elementary Public School ranks higher (19.4 vs 7.8 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 Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School and Prince of Wales Elementary Public School?
About 398 m in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School: 955. Prince of Wales Elementary Public School: 540. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School and Prince of Wales Elementary Public School rank in Ontario?
Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School is 743rd of 766 and Prince of Wales Elementary Public School is 3469th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).