George L Armstrong Public School vs St. Charles Catholic Adult Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George L Armstrong Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
420 students
St. Charles Catholic Adult Secondary School
Hamilton · Catholic alternative · Grades 9-12
345 students
| Measure | George L Armstrong Public School Hamilton, Ontario | St. Charles Catholic Adult Secondary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 27 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #3167 of 3,871 | – |
| National rank | #3167 of 3,871 | – |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Alternative |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 420 | 345 |
| Enrolment | 420 | 345 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 60.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 55.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 15% | 40% |
| Special education | 15% | 0% |
| 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/georgelarmstrong/ | www.stcharles.ca/ |
The verdict
- •George L Armstrong Public School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 345.
- •George L Armstrong Public School is a public school while St. Charles Catholic Adult Secondary 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 George L Armstrong Public School better than St. Charles Catholic Adult Secondary 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 George L Armstrong Public School and St. Charles Catholic Adult Secondary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
George L Armstrong Public School: 420. St. Charles Catholic Adult Secondary School: 345. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do George L Armstrong Public School and St. Charles Catholic Adult Secondary School rank in Ontario?
George L Armstrong Public School is 3167th of 3,871 and St. Charles Catholic Adult Secondary School is unranked among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).