ÉIC Mère-Teresa vs Lisgar Junior Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 275 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ÉIC Mère-Teresa
Hamilton · Catholic elementary · Grades 7-8
135 students
Lisgar Junior Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
320 students
| Measure | ÉIC Mère-Teresa Hamilton, Ontario | Lisgar Junior Public School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 38 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2653 of 3,871 | #3362 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2653 of 3,871 | #3362 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 135 | 320 |
| Enrolment | 135 | 320 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 28.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 54.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 60% | 30% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | acmt.csdccs.edu.on.ca/ | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/lisgar/ |
The verdict
- •ÉIC Mère-Teresa scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (37.5 vs 22.1).
- •Lisgar Junior Public School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 135.
- •ÉIC Mère-Teresa is a catholic school while Lisgar Junior Public School is a public 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 ÉIC Mère-Teresa better than Lisgar Junior Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), ÉIC Mère-Teresa ranks higher (37.5 vs 22.1 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 ÉIC Mère-Teresa and Lisgar Junior Public School?
About 275 m in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
ÉIC Mère-Teresa: 135. Lisgar Junior Public School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do ÉIC Mère-Teresa and Lisgar Junior Public School rank in Ontario?
ÉIC Mère-Teresa is 2653rd of 3,871 and Lisgar Junior Public School is 3362nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).