Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School vs St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.2 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
St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School
Waterdown · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
700 students
| Measure | Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario | St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School Waterdown, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 79 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #366 of 3,871 | #794 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #366 of 3,871 | #794 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 455 | 700 |
| Enrolment | 455 | 700 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 86.7% | 73% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 81.7% | 83.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 0% | 8% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Hamilton | Waterdown |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | guan.hwcdsb.ca/ | stth.hwcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (78.8 vs 70.3).
- •Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (86.7% vs 73%).
- •St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83.3% vs 81.7%).
- •St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 700 students compared with 455.
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 St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (78.8 vs 70.3 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 Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School and St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Waterdown in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School: 455. St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School: 700. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School and St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School is 366th of 3,871 and St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School is 794th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).