Cecil B Stirling School vs St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cecil B Stirling School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
315 students
St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School
Hamilton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
285 students
| Measure | Cecil B Stirling School Hamilton, Ontario | St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 41 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2468 of 3,871 | #1575 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2468 of 3,871 | #1575 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 315 | 285 |
| Enrolment | 315 | 285 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 72.7% | 60% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 70.7% | 85% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 35% | 15% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | www.hwdsb.on.ca/cecilbstirling | btoc.hwcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (57.2 vs 41.3).
- •Cecil B Stirling School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (72.7% vs 60%).
- •St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85% vs 70.7%).
- •Cecil B Stirling School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 285.
- •Cecil B Stirling School is a public school while St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School 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 Cecil B Stirling School better than St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (57.2 vs 41.3 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 Cecil B Stirling School and St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cecil B Stirling School: 315. St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cecil B Stirling School and St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Cecil B Stirling School is 2468th of 3,871 and St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School is 1575th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).