Graham Bell-Victoria Public School vs James Hillier Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Graham Bell-Victoria Public School
Brantford · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
200 students
James Hillier Public School
Brantford · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
295 students
| Measure | Graham Bell-Victoria Public School Brantford, Ontario | James Hillier Public School Brantford, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 7 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #3793 of 3,871 | #688 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3793 of 3,871 | #688 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 200 | 295 |
| Enrolment | 200 | 295 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 13% | 79.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 45.7% | 76.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 25% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 0% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Brantford | Brantford |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | granderie.ca/gbv/ | granderie.ca/jameshillier/ |
The verdict
- •James Hillier Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (72.2 vs 7.1).
- •James Hillier Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (79.7% vs 13%).
- •James Hillier Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76.7% vs 45.7%).
- •James Hillier Public School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 200.
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 Graham Bell-Victoria Public School better than James Hillier Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), James Hillier Public School ranks higher (72.2 vs 7.1 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 Graham Bell-Victoria Public School and James Hillier Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Brantford and Brantford in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Graham Bell-Victoria Public School: 200. James Hillier Public School: 295. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Graham Bell-Victoria Public School and James Hillier Public School rank in Ontario?
Graham Bell-Victoria Public School is 3793rd of 3,871 and James Hillier Public School is 688th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).