Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School vs Cootes Paradise Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School
Hamilton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
185 students
Cootes Paradise Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
565 students
| Measure | Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario | Cootes Paradise Public School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 45 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2274 of 3,871 | #2441 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2274 of 3,871 | #2441 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-5 |
| Students | 185 | 565 |
| Enrolment | 185 | 565 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 60.3% | 70% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 85.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 16% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 4% |
| First language not English | 15% | 39% |
| Special education | 20% | 5% |
| 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 | cama.hwcdsb.ca | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/cootesparadise/ |
The verdict
- •Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (44.9 vs 41.8).
- •Cootes Paradise Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (70% vs 60.3%).
- •Cootes Paradise Public School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 185.
- •Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Cootes Paradise 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 Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School better than Cootes Paradise Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (44.9 vs 41.8 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 Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School and Cootes Paradise Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School: 185. Cootes Paradise Public School: 565. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School and Cootes Paradise Public School rank in Ontario?
Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School is 2274th of 3,871 and Cootes Paradise Public School is 2441st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).