Elmira District Secondary School vs Westmount Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 68 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmira District Secondary School
Elmira · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,305 students
Westmount Secondary School
Hamilton · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,310 students
| Measure | Elmira District Secondary School Elmira, Ontario | Westmount Secondary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 52 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #359 of 766 | #198 of 766 |
| National rank | #359 of 766 | #198 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,305 | 1,310 |
| Enrolment | 1,305 | 1,310 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 63% | 66% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 86% | 95% |
| Low-income households | 7% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 26% | 5% |
| First language not English | 21% | 32% |
| Special education | 22% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Elmira | Hamilton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | eds.wrdsb.ca/ | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/westmount/ |
The verdict
- •Westmount Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (67.7 vs 52.4).
- •Westmount Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (66% vs 63%).
- •Westmount Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (95% vs 86%).
- •Westmount Secondary School is the larger school with 1,310 students compared with 1,305.
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 Elmira District Secondary School better than Westmount Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Westmount Secondary School ranks higher (67.7 vs 52.4 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 Elmira District Secondary School and Westmount Secondary School?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Elmira and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Elmira District Secondary School: 1,305. Westmount Secondary School: 1,310. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Elmira District Secondary School and Westmount Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Elmira District Secondary School is 359th of 766 and Westmount Secondary School is 198th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).