Franklin Road Elementary Public School vs Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 632 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Road Elementary Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
560 students
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School
Hamilton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
320 students
| Measure | Franklin Road Elementary Public School Hamilton, Ontario | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 34 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2844 of 3,871 | #3051 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2844 of 3,871 | #3051 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 560 | 320 |
| Enrolment | 560 | 320 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 51.3% | 53.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 78.3% | 73% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 9% | 15% |
| First language not English | 28% | 20% |
| Special education | 14% | 15% |
| 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 | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/franklinroad/ | olol.hwcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Franklin Road Elementary Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (34.3 vs 29.3).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (53.3% vs 51.3%).
- •Franklin Road Elementary Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (78.3% vs 73%).
- •Franklin Road Elementary Public School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 320.
- •Franklin Road Elementary Public School is a public school while Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School is a catholic 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 Franklin Road Elementary Public School better than Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Franklin Road Elementary Public School ranks higher (34.3 vs 29.3 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 Franklin Road Elementary Public School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School?
About 632 m in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Franklin Road Elementary Public School: 560. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Franklin Road Elementary Public School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Franklin Road Elementary Public School is 2844th of 3,871 and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School is 3051st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).