Buchanan Park School vs Turning Point Alternative Education School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 385 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
Turning Point Alternative Education School
Hamilton · Public alternative · Grades 9-12
100 students
| Measure | Buchanan Park School Hamilton, Ontario | Turning Point Alternative Education School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 48 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #2103 of 3,871 | – |
| National rank | #2103 of 3,871 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Alternative |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 210 | 100 |
| Enrolment | 210 | 100 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 79.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 10% |
| First language not English | 40% | 20% |
| Special education | 5% | 20% |
| 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/ | www.hwdsb.on.ca/turningpoint/ |
The verdict
- •Buchanan Park School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 100.
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 Turning Point Alternative Education School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Buchanan Park School and Turning Point Alternative Education School?
About 385 m in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Buchanan Park School: 210. Turning Point Alternative Education School: 100. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Buchanan Park School and Turning Point Alternative Education School rank in Ontario?
Buchanan Park School is 2103rd of 3,871 and Turning Point Alternative Education School is unranked among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).