École élémentaire publique Maurice-Lapointe vs W H Ballard Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 387 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École élémentaire publique Maurice-Lapointe
Kanata · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
650 students
W H Ballard Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
650 students
| Measure | École élémentaire publique Maurice-Lapointe Kanata, Ontario | W H Ballard Public School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 72 Top 25% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #687 of 3,871 | #3677 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #687 of 3,871 | #3677 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 650 | 650 |
| Enrolment | 650 | 650 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 75.7% | 32.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 85.3% | 64.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 16% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 12% |
| First language not English | 53% | 13% |
| Special education | 9% | 18% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | Kanata | Hamilton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.maurice-lapointe.cepeo.on.ca | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/whballard/ |
The verdict
- •École élémentaire publique Maurice-Lapointe scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (72.2 vs 12.5).
- •École élémentaire publique Maurice-Lapointe does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (75.7% vs 32.3%).
- •École élémentaire publique Maurice-Lapointe does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85.3% vs 64.7%).
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 École élémentaire publique Maurice-Lapointe better than W H Ballard Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), École élémentaire publique Maurice-Lapointe ranks higher (72.2 vs 12.5 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 École élémentaire publique Maurice-Lapointe and W H Ballard Public School?
About 387 km in a straight line, between Kanata and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École élémentaire publique Maurice-Lapointe: 650. W H Ballard Public School: 650. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École élémentaire publique Maurice-Lapointe and W H Ballard Public School rank in Ontario?
École élémentaire publique Maurice-Lapointe is 687th of 3,871 and W H Ballard Public School is 3677th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).