ÉSAC Mère-Teresa vs Sherwood Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km 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
Sherwood Secondary School
Hamilton · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,255 students
| Measure | ÉSAC Mère-Teresa Hamilton, Ontario | Sherwood Secondary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 40 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #483 of 766 | #631 of 766 |
| National rank | #483 of 766 | #631 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 300 | 1,255 |
| Enrolment | 300 | 1,255 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 45% | 39% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 90% | 79% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 60% | 15% |
| Special education | 20% | 24% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 2% |
| 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/sherwood/ |
The verdict
- •ÉSAC Mère-Teresa scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (40.1 vs 25.0).
- •ÉSAC Mère-Teresa does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (45% vs 39%).
- •ÉSAC Mère-Teresa does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (90% vs 79%).
- •Sherwood Secondary School is the larger school with 1,255 students compared with 300.
- •ÉSAC Mère-Teresa is a catholic school while Sherwood Secondary 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 Sherwood Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), ÉSAC Mère-Teresa ranks higher (40.1 vs 25.0 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 Sherwood Secondary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
ÉSAC Mère-Teresa: 300. Sherwood Secondary School: 1,255. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do ÉSAC Mère-Teresa and Sherwood Secondary School rank in Ontario?
ÉSAC Mère-Teresa is 483rd of 766 and Sherwood Secondary School is 631st of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).