Fred A Hamilton Public School vs St Michael Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 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
St Michael Catholic School
Guelph · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
400 students
| Measure | Fred A Hamilton Public School Guelph, Ontario | St Michael Catholic School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 74 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #597 of 3,871 | #619 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #597 of 3,871 | #619 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 205 | 400 |
| Enrolment | 205 | 400 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 69.7% | 87.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 88.3% | 82.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 10% | 15% |
| Special education | 10% | 5% |
| 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/stmichael/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (74.0 vs 73.6).
- •St Michael Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (87.3% vs 69.7%).
- •Fred A Hamilton Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (88.3% vs 82.7%).
- •St Michael Catholic School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 205.
- •Fred A Hamilton Public School is a public school while St Michael 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 St Michael Catholic School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fred A Hamilton Public School and St Michael Catholic School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Fred A Hamilton Public School: 205. St Michael Catholic School: 400. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Fred A Hamilton Public School and St Michael Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Fred A Hamilton Public School is 597th of 3,871 and St Michael Catholic School is 619th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).