Hamlet Public School vs St Ambrose Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 993 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamlet Public School
Stratford · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
235 students
St Ambrose Separate School
Stratford · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
165 students
| Measure | Hamlet Public School Stratford, Ontario | St Ambrose Separate School Stratford, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1672 of 3,871 | #1206 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1672 of 3,871 | #1206 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 235 | 165 |
| Enrolment | 235 | 165 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 71.3% | 86% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80.3% | 81.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 10% |
| Special education | 5% | 15% |
| 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 | Stratford | Stratford |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | hamlet.amdsb.ca | www.huronperthcatholic.ca/StAmbrose/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St Ambrose Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (62.8 vs 55.4).
- •St Ambrose Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (86% vs 71.3%).
- •St Ambrose Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (81.3% vs 80.3%).
- •Hamlet Public School is the larger school with 235 students compared with 165.
- •Hamlet Public School is a public school while St Ambrose Separate School is a catholic 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 Hamlet Public School better than St Ambrose Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Ambrose Separate School ranks higher (62.8 vs 55.4 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 Hamlet Public School and St Ambrose Separate School?
About 993 m in a straight line, between Stratford and Stratford in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Hamlet Public School: 235. St Ambrose Separate School: 165. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Hamlet Public School and St Ambrose Separate School rank in Ontario?
Hamlet Public School is 1672nd of 3,871 and St Ambrose Separate School is 1206th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).