ÉSC Nouvelle-Alliance vs Hillcrest Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ÉSC Nouvelle-Alliance
Barrie · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
300 students
Hillcrest Public School
Barrie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
465 students
| Measure | ÉSC Nouvelle-Alliance Barrie, Ontario | Hillcrest Public School Barrie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 64 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #238 of 766 | #3060 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #238 of 766 | #3060 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 300 | 465 |
| Enrolment | 300 | 465 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 44.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 64% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 51% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 95% | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 50% | 15% |
| Special education | 20% | 20% |
| 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 | Barrie | Barrie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | esna.csdccs.edu.on.ca/wp/ | hil.scdsb.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •ÉSC Nouvelle-Alliance scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (63.7 vs 29.0).
- •Hillcrest Public School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 300.
- •ÉSC Nouvelle-Alliance is a catholic school while Hillcrest 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 ÉSC Nouvelle-Alliance better than Hillcrest Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), ÉSC Nouvelle-Alliance ranks higher (63.7 vs 29.0 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 ÉSC Nouvelle-Alliance and Hillcrest Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Barrie and Barrie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
ÉSC Nouvelle-Alliance: 300. Hillcrest Public School: 465. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do ÉSC Nouvelle-Alliance and Hillcrest Public School rank in Ontario?
ÉSC Nouvelle-Alliance is 238th of 766 and Hillcrest Public School is 3060th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).