Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary School vs Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary School
Hamilton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
415 students
Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
425 students
| Measure | Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario | Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 92 Top 5% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #20 of 3,871 | #3433 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #20 of 3,871 | #3433 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 415 | 425 |
| Enrolment | 415 | 425 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 94% | 57.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 98.7% | 64% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 10% |
| First language not English | 10% | 35% |
| 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 | coch.hwcdsb.ca | www.hwdsb.on.ca/helendetwiler/ |
The verdict
- •Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (91.8 vs 20.5).
- •Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (94% vs 57.7%).
- •Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (98.7% vs 64%).
- •Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 415.
- •Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary 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 Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary School better than Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (91.8 vs 20.5 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 Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary School and Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary School: 415. Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary School: 425. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary School and Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary School is 20th of 3,871 and Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary School is 3433rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).