Cootes Paradise Public School vs Dalewood Senior Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cootes Paradise Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
565 students
Dalewood Senior Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades 6-8
290 students
| Measure | Cootes Paradise Public School Hamilton, Ontario | Dalewood Senior Public School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 42 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2441 of 3,871 | #2747 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2441 of 3,871 | #2747 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades 6-8 |
| Students | 565 | 290 |
| Enrolment | 565 | 290 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 66.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 16% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 0% |
| First language not English | 39% | 40% |
| Special education | 5% | 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 | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/cootesparadise/ | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/dalewood/ |
The verdict
- •Cootes Paradise Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (41.8 vs 36.0).
- •Cootes Paradise Public School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 290.
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 Cootes Paradise Public School better than Dalewood Senior Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Cootes Paradise Public School ranks higher (41.8 vs 36.0 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 Cootes Paradise Public School and Dalewood Senior Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cootes Paradise Public School: 565. Dalewood Senior Public School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cootes Paradise Public School and Dalewood Senior Public School rank in Ontario?
Cootes Paradise Public School is 2441st of 3,871 and Dalewood Senior Public School is 2747th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).