Earl Kitchener Junior Public School vs St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 423 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Earl Kitchener Junior Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
540 students
St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School
Hamilton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
445 students
| Measure | Earl Kitchener Junior Public School Hamilton, Ontario | St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 57 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1579 of 3,871 | #1808 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1579 of 3,871 | #1808 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 540 | 445 |
| Enrolment | 540 | 445 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 71.7% | 67.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 84.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 5% |
| First language not English | 10% | 20% |
| 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/earlkitchener/ | stjs.hwcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Earl Kitchener Junior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (57.1 vs 53.0).
- •Earl Kitchener Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (71.7% vs 67.3%).
- •Earl Kitchener Junior Public School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 445.
- •Earl Kitchener Junior Public School is a public school while St. Joseph 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 Earl Kitchener Junior Public School better than St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Earl Kitchener Junior Public School ranks higher (57.1 vs 53.0 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 Earl Kitchener Junior Public School and St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School?
About 423 m in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Earl Kitchener Junior Public School: 540. St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Earl Kitchener Junior Public School and St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Earl Kitchener Junior Public School is 1579th of 3,871 and St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School is 1808th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).