Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School vs St. Ann (Hamilton) Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 796 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
St. Ann (Hamilton) Catholic Elementary School
Hamilton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
375 students
| Measure | Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School Hamilton, Ontario | St. Ann (Hamilton) Catholic Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 8 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #743 of 766 | #2882 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #743 of 766 | #2882 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 955 | 375 |
| Enrolment | 955 | 375 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 63.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 76% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 36% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 65% | – |
| Low-income households | 21% | 25% |
| Parents without a credential | 18% | 15% |
| First language not English | 28% | 20% |
| Special education | 29% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | – | stah.hwcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St. Ann (Hamilton) Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (33.6 vs 7.8).
- •Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School is the larger school with 955 students compared with 375.
- •Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School is a public school while St. Ann (Hamilton) 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 Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School better than St. Ann (Hamilton) Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Ann (Hamilton) Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (33.6 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 St. Ann (Hamilton) Catholic Elementary School?
About 796 m in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School: 955. St. Ann (Hamilton) Catholic Elementary School: 375. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School and St. Ann (Hamilton) Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School is 743rd of 766 and St. Ann (Hamilton) Catholic Elementary School is 2882nd of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).