Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School vs Florence Meares Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School
Burlington · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,315 students
Florence Meares Public School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
575 students
| Measure | Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School Burlington, Ontario | Florence Meares Public School Burlington, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 81 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #66 of 766 | #674 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #66 of 766 | #674 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,315 | 575 |
| Enrolment | 1,315 | 575 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 82% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 80% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 64% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 95% | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 2% |
| First language not English | 26% | 16% |
| Special education | 21% | 19% |
| 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 | Burlington | Burlington |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | dfh.hdsb.ca | fms.hdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (80.9 vs 72.5).
- •Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School is the larger school with 1,315 students compared with 575.
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 Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School better than Florence Meares Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School ranks higher (80.9 vs 72.5 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 Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School and Florence Meares Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Burlington in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School: 1,315. Florence Meares Public School: 575. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School and Florence Meares Public School rank in Ontario?
Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School is 66th of 766 and Florence Meares Public School is 674th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).