Cathedral High School vs George L Armstrong Public 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.
Cathedral High School
Hamilton · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,650 students
George L Armstrong Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
420 students
| Measure | Cathedral High School Hamilton, Ontario | George L Armstrong Public School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 12 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #723 of 766 | #3167 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #723 of 766 | #3167 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,650 | 420 |
| Enrolment | 1,650 | 420 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 60.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 55.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 43% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 64% | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 14% | 10% |
| First language not English | 27% | 15% |
| Special education | 21% | 15% |
| 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 | chs.hwcdsb.ca | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/georgelarmstrong/ |
The verdict
- •George L Armstrong Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (26.9 vs 12.2).
- •Cathedral High School is the larger school with 1,650 students compared with 420.
- •Cathedral High School is a catholic school while George L Armstrong 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 Cathedral High School better than George L Armstrong Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), George L Armstrong Public School ranks higher (26.9 vs 12.2 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 Cathedral High School and George L Armstrong Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cathedral High School: 1,650. George L Armstrong Public School: 420. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cathedral High School and George L Armstrong Public School rank in Ontario?
Cathedral High School is 723rd of 766 and George L Armstrong Public School is 3167th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).