Hanna Memorial Public School vs St Matthew Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 776 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hanna Memorial Public School
Sarnia · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
180 students
St Matthew Catholic School
Sarnia · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
365 students
| Measure | Hanna Memorial Public School Sarnia, Ontario | St Matthew Catholic School Sarnia, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 28 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3100 of 3,871 | #3620 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3100 of 3,871 | #3620 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 180 | 365 |
| Enrolment | 180 | 365 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 60% | 48% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 57.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 10% | 10% |
| Special education | 25% | 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 | Sarnia | Sarnia |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | hanna.lkdsb.net/ | www.st-clair.net/sms |
The verdict
- •Hanna Memorial Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (27.9 vs 14.6).
- •Hanna Memorial Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (60% vs 48%).
- •St Matthew Catholic School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 180.
- •Hanna Memorial Public School is a public school while St Matthew Catholic 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 Hanna Memorial Public School better than St Matthew Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Hanna Memorial Public School ranks higher (27.9 vs 14.6 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 Hanna Memorial Public School and St Matthew Catholic School?
About 776 m in a straight line, between Sarnia and Sarnia in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Hanna Memorial Public School: 180. St Matthew Catholic School: 365. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Hanna Memorial Public School and St Matthew Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Hanna Memorial Public School is 3100th of 3,871 and St Matthew Catholic School is 3620th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).