Glendale Secondary School vs Sir Wilfrid Laurier Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glendale Secondary School
Hamilton · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,260 students
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
800 students
| Measure | Glendale Secondary School Hamilton, Ontario | Sir Wilfrid Laurier Public School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 17 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #689 of 766 | #3699 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #689 of 766 | #3699 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,260 | 800 |
| Enrolment | 1,260 | 800 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 46.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 52.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 38% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 78% | – |
| Low-income households | 16% | 18% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 6% |
| First language not English | 44% | 40% |
| Special education | 19% | 9% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 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/glendale/ | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/sirwilfridlaurier/ |
The verdict
- •Glendale Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (16.6 vs 11.3).
- •Glendale Secondary School is the larger school with 1,260 students compared with 800.
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 Glendale Secondary School better than Sir Wilfrid Laurier Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Glendale Secondary School ranks higher (16.6 vs 11.3 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 Glendale Secondary School and Sir Wilfrid Laurier Public School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Glendale Secondary School: 1,260. Sir Wilfrid Laurier Public School: 800. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Glendale Secondary School and Sir Wilfrid Laurier Public School rank in Ontario?
Glendale Secondary School is 689th of 766 and Sir Wilfrid Laurier Public School is 3699th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).