ÉSAC Mère-Teresa vs Lisgar Junior Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 228 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ÉSAC Mère-Teresa
Hamilton · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
300 students
Lisgar Junior Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
320 students
| Measure | ÉSAC Mère-Teresa Hamilton, Ontario | Lisgar Junior Public School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 40 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #483 of 766 | #3362 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #483 of 766 | #3362 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 300 | 320 |
| Enrolment | 300 | 320 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 28.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 54.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 45% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 90% | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 60% | 30% |
| Special education | 20% | 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
- •ÉSAC Mère-Teresa scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (40.1 vs 22.1).
- •Lisgar Junior Public School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 300.
- •ÉSAC 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 ÉSAC Mère-Teresa better than Lisgar Junior Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), ÉSAC Mère-Teresa ranks higher (40.1 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 ÉSAC Mère-Teresa and Lisgar Junior Public School?
About 228 m in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
ÉSAC Mère-Teresa: 300. Lisgar Junior Public School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do ÉSAC Mère-Teresa and Lisgar Junior Public School rank in Ontario?
ÉSAC Mère-Teresa is 483rd of 766 and Lisgar Junior Public School is 3362nd of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).