Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School vs Mary Hopkins Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School
Hamilton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
455 students
Mary Hopkins Public School
Waterdown · Public elementary · Grades JK-4
500 students
| Measure | Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario | Mary Hopkins Public School Waterdown, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 79 Top 10% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #366 of 3,871 | #2243 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #366 of 3,871 | #2243 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-4 |
| Students | 455 | 500 |
| Enrolment | 455 | 500 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 86.7% | 61% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 81.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 0% | 23% |
| Special education | 10% | 4% |
| 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 | Waterdown |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | guan.hwcdsb.ca/ | maryhopkins.hwdsb.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (78.8 vs 45.6).
- •Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (86.7% vs 61%).
- •Mary Hopkins Public School is the larger school with 500 students compared with 455.
- •Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Mary Hopkins Public School is a public 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 Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School better than Mary Hopkins Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (78.8 vs 45.6 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 Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School and Mary Hopkins Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Waterdown in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School: 455. Mary Hopkins Public School: 500. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School and Mary Hopkins Public School rank in Ontario?
Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School is 366th of 3,871 and Mary Hopkins Public School is 2243rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).