École élémentaire L'Héritage vs William Hamilton Merritt Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École élémentaire L'Héritage
St. Catharines · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
160 students
William Hamilton Merritt Public School
St Catharines · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
290 students
| Measure | École élémentaire L'Héritage St. Catharines, Ontario | William Hamilton Merritt Public School St Catharines, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 71 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #766 of 3,871 | #1473 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #766 of 3,871 | #1473 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 160 | 290 |
| Enrolment | 160 | 290 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 87% | 64% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 85% | 82.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 50% | 10% |
| Special education | 10% | 20% |
| 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 | St. Catharines | St Catharines |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | csviamonde.ca/nos-ecoles/trouver-une-ecole/fiche-ecole/ecole-elementaire-lheritage | sheridanpark.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •École élémentaire L'Héritage scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (70.7 vs 58.9).
- •École élémentaire L'Héritage does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (87% vs 64%).
- •École élémentaire L'Héritage does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85% vs 82.7%).
- •William Hamilton Merritt Public School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 160.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is École élémentaire L'Héritage better than William Hamilton Merritt Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), École élémentaire L'Héritage ranks higher (70.7 vs 58.9 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 École élémentaire L'Héritage and William Hamilton Merritt Public School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between St. Catharines and St Catharines in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École élémentaire L'Héritage: 160. William Hamilton Merritt Public School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École élémentaire L'Héritage and William Hamilton Merritt Public School rank in Ontario?
École élémentaire L'Héritage is 766th of 3,871 and William Hamilton Merritt Public School is 1473rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).