Buchanan Park School vs ÉÉC Monseigneur-de-Laval
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 272 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buchanan Park School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
210 students
ÉÉC Monseigneur-de-Laval
Hamilton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
435 students
| Measure | Buchanan Park School Hamilton, Ontario | ÉÉC Monseigneur-de-Laval Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 48 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2103 of 3,871 | #2182 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2103 of 3,871 | #2182 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 210 | 435 |
| Enrolment | 210 | 435 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68.3% | 78.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 79.3% | 68.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 40% | 50% |
| Special education | 5% | 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 | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/buchananpark/ | mdl.csdccs.edu.on.ca/wp/ |
The verdict
- •Buchanan Park School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (48.1 vs 46.7).
- •ÉÉC Monseigneur-de-Laval does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (78.3% vs 68.3%).
- •Buchanan Park School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (79.3% vs 68.7%).
- •ÉÉC Monseigneur-de-Laval is the larger school with 435 students compared with 210.
- •Buchanan Park School is a public school while ÉÉC Monseigneur-de-Laval 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 Buchanan Park School better than ÉÉC Monseigneur-de-Laval?
On the Success Index (Canada), Buchanan Park School ranks higher (48.1 vs 46.7 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 Buchanan Park School and ÉÉC Monseigneur-de-Laval?
About 272 m in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Buchanan Park School: 210. ÉÉC Monseigneur-de-Laval: 435. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Buchanan Park School and ÉÉC Monseigneur-de-Laval rank in Ontario?
Buchanan Park School is 2103rd of 3,871 and ÉÉC Monseigneur-de-Laval is 2182nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).