Collegiate Avenue School vs St. David Catholic Elementary 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.
Collegiate Avenue School
Stoney Creek · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
490 students
St. David Catholic Elementary School
Hamilton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
495 students
| Measure | Collegiate Avenue School Stoney Creek, Ontario | St. David Catholic Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 47 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2143 of 3,871 | #2270 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2143 of 3,871 | #2270 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 490 | 495 |
| Enrolment | 490 | 495 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68.3% | 73.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76% | 76% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 10% |
| First language not English | 25% | 10% |
| 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 | Stoney Creek | Hamilton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.hwdsb.on.ca/collegiateavenue | stdv.hwcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Collegiate Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (47.4 vs 45.1).
- •St. David Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (73.7% vs 68.3%).
- •St. David Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 490.
- •Collegiate Avenue School is a public school while St. David 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 Collegiate Avenue School better than St. David Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Collegiate Avenue School ranks higher (47.4 vs 45.1 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 Collegiate Avenue School and St. David Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Stoney Creek and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Collegiate Avenue School: 490. St. David Catholic Elementary School: 495. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Collegiate Avenue School and St. David Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Collegiate Avenue School is 2143rd of 3,871 and St. David Catholic Elementary School is 2270th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).