Dalewood Senior Public School vs Elgin Market Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 172 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dalewood Senior Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades 6-8
290 students
Elgin Market Public School
Kincardine · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
290 students
| Measure | Dalewood Senior Public School Hamilton, Ontario | Elgin Market Public School Kincardine, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 36 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2747 of 3,871 | #1302 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2747 of 3,871 | #1302 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 290 | 290 |
| Enrolment | 290 | 290 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 75.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 66.7% | 75.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 40% | 10% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Kincardine |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/dalewood/ | www.emp.bwdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Elgin Market Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (60.7 vs 36.0).
- •Elgin Market Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (75.3% vs 66.7%).
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 Dalewood Senior Public School better than Elgin Market Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Elgin Market Public School ranks higher (60.7 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 Dalewood Senior Public School and Elgin Market Public School?
About 172 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Kincardine in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dalewood Senior Public School: 290. Elgin Market Public School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dalewood Senior Public School and Elgin Market Public School rank in Ontario?
Dalewood Senior Public School is 2747th of 3,871 and Elgin Market Public School is 1302nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).