Centennial (Cambridge) Public School vs Hillcrest Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial (Cambridge) Public School
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
215 students
Hillcrest Public School
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
370 students
| Measure | Centennial (Cambridge) Public School Cambridge, Ontario | Hillcrest Public School Cambridge, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 27 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3163 of 3,871 | #2260 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3163 of 3,871 | #2260 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 215 | 370 |
| Enrolment | 215 | 370 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 58.7% | 66.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 62.7% | 68.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 15% | 20% |
| 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 | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | cnc.wrdsb.ca/ | hil.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (45.2 vs 27.0).
- •Hillcrest Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (66.3% vs 58.7%).
- •Hillcrest Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (68.3% vs 62.7%).
- •Hillcrest Public School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 215.
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 Centennial (Cambridge) Public School better than Hillcrest Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Hillcrest Public School ranks higher (45.2 vs 27.0 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 Centennial (Cambridge) Public School and Hillcrest Public School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Centennial (Cambridge) Public School: 215. Hillcrest Public School: 370. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Centennial (Cambridge) Public School and Hillcrest Public School rank in Ontario?
Centennial (Cambridge) Public School is 3163rd of 3,871 and Hillcrest Public School is 2260th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).