George L Armstrong Public School vs St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 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. Patrick Catholic Elementary School
Hamilton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
405 students
| Measure | George L Armstrong Public School Hamilton, Ontario | St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 27 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3167 of 3,871 | #3348 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3167 of 3,871 | #3348 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 420 | 405 |
| Enrolment | 420 | 405 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 60.7% | 70.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 55.3% | 56.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 25% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 15% |
| First language not English | 15% | 30% |
| Special education | 15% | 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/georgelarmstrong/ | stpt.hwcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •George L Armstrong Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (26.9 vs 22.5).
- •St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (70.7% vs 60.7%).
- •St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (56.7% vs 55.3%).
- •George L Armstrong Public School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 405.
- •George L Armstrong Public School is a public school while St. Patrick 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 George L Armstrong Public School better than St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), George L Armstrong Public School ranks higher (26.9 vs 22.5 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 George L Armstrong Public School and St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
George L Armstrong Public School: 420. St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School: 405. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do George L Armstrong Public School and St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
George L Armstrong Public School is 3167th of 3,871 and St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School is 3348th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).