Buchanan Park School vs Westmount Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km 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
Westmount Secondary School
Hamilton · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,310 students
| Measure | Buchanan Park School Hamilton, Ontario | Westmount Secondary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 48 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2103 of 3,871 | #198 of 766 |
| National rank | #2103 of 3,871 | #198 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 210 | 1,310 |
| Enrolment | 210 | 1,310 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 79.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 66% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 95% |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 40% | 32% |
| Special education | 5% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 7% |
| 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/ | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/westmount/ |
The verdict
- •Westmount Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (67.7 vs 48.1).
- •Westmount Secondary School is the larger school with 1,310 students compared with 210.
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 Westmount Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Westmount Secondary School ranks higher (67.7 vs 48.1 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 Westmount Secondary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Buchanan Park School: 210. Westmount Secondary School: 1,310. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Buchanan Park School and Westmount Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Buchanan Park School is 2103rd of 3,871 and Westmount Secondary School is 198th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).