Fred A Hamilton Public School vs Mary Phelan Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fred A Hamilton Public School
Guelph · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
205 students
Mary Phelan Catholic School
Guelph · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
200 students
| Measure | Fred A Hamilton Public School Guelph, Ontario | Mary Phelan Catholic School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 74 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #597 of 3,871 | #761 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #597 of 3,871 | #761 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 205 | 200 |
| Enrolment | 205 | 200 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 69.7% | 75.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 88.3% | 78% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 15% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Guelph | Guelph |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/fahamilton | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/maryphelan/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Fred A Hamilton Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (74.0 vs 70.8).
- •Mary Phelan Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (75.3% vs 69.7%).
- •Fred A Hamilton Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (88.3% vs 78%).
- •Fred A Hamilton Public School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 200.
- •Fred A Hamilton Public School is a public school while Mary Phelan Catholic 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 Fred A Hamilton Public School better than Mary Phelan Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Fred A Hamilton Public School ranks higher (74.0 vs 70.8 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 Fred A Hamilton Public School and Mary Phelan Catholic School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Fred A Hamilton Public School: 205. Mary Phelan Catholic School: 200. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Fred A Hamilton Public School and Mary Phelan Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Fred A Hamilton Public School is 597th of 3,871 and Mary Phelan Catholic School is 761st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).