Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School vs Waterdown District High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 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
Waterdown District High School
Waterdown · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,140 students
| Measure | Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario | Waterdown District High School Waterdown, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 79 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #366 of 3,871 | #184 of 766 |
| National rank | #366 of 3,871 | #184 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 455 | 1,140 |
| Enrolment | 455 | 1,140 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 86.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 81.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 56% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 90% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 3% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 0% | 11% |
| Special education | 10% | 26% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 3% |
| 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/ | www.hwdsb.on.ca/waterdown |
The verdict
- •Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (78.8 vs 68.7).
- •Waterdown District High School is the larger school with 1,140 students compared with 455.
- •Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Waterdown District High 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 Waterdown District High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (78.8 vs 68.7 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 Waterdown District High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Waterdown in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School: 455. Waterdown District High School: 1,140. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School and Waterdown District High School rank in Ontario?
Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School is 366th of 3,871 and Waterdown District High School is 184th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).