Earl Kitchener Junior Public School vs Westdale Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 km 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
Westdale Secondary School
Hamilton · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,525 students
| Measure | Earl Kitchener Junior Public School Hamilton, Ontario | Westdale Secondary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 57 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1579 of 3,871 | #408 of 766 |
| National rank | #1579 of 3,871 | #408 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 540 | 1,525 |
| Enrolment | 540 | 1,525 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 71.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 57% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 88% |
| Low-income households | 9% | 14% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 5% |
| First language not English | 10% | 32% |
| Special education | 5% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 8% |
| 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/ | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/westdale/ |
The verdict
- •Earl Kitchener Junior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (57.1 vs 48.6).
- •Westdale Secondary School is the larger school with 1,525 students compared with 540.
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 Westdale Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Earl Kitchener Junior Public School ranks higher (57.1 vs 48.6 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 Westdale Secondary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Earl Kitchener Junior Public School: 540. Westdale Secondary School: 1,525. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Earl Kitchener Junior Public School and Westdale Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Earl Kitchener Junior Public School is 1579th of 3,871 and Westdale Secondary School is 408th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).