Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary School vs Richard Beasley Junior Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary School
Hamilton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
305 students
Richard Beasley Junior Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
165 students
| Measure | Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario | Richard Beasley Junior Public School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 57 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1591 of 3,871 | #3073 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1591 of 3,871 | #3073 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-5 |
| Students | 305 | 165 |
| Enrolment | 305 | 165 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 65.3% | 54.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 25% | 20% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 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 | blsa.hwcdsb.ca | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/richardbeasley/ |
The verdict
- •Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (56.9 vs 28.6).
- •Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (65.3% vs 54.7%).
- •Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 165.
- •Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Richard Beasley Junior Public School is a public 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 Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary School better than Richard Beasley Junior Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (56.9 vs 28.6 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 Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary School and Richard Beasley Junior Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary School: 305. Richard Beasley Junior Public School: 165. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary School and Richard Beasley Junior Public School rank in Ontario?
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary School is 1591st of 3,871 and Richard Beasley Junior Public School is 3073rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).