Hartman Public School vs Rick Hansen Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hartman Public School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
550 students
Rick Hansen Public School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
630 students
| Measure | Hartman Public School Aurora, Ontario | Rick Hansen Public School Aurora, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 76 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #519 of 3,871 | #343 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #519 of 3,871 | #343 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 550 | 630 |
| Enrolment | 550 | 630 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 80% | 87.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 89.3% | 89% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 8% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 3% |
| First language not English | 48% | 53% |
| Special education | 11% | 9% |
| 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 | Aurora | Aurora |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | hartman.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | rickhansen.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Rick Hansen Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (79.4 vs 75.9).
- •Rick Hansen Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (87.7% vs 80%).
- •Hartman Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (89.3% vs 89%).
- •Rick Hansen Public School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 550.
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 Hartman Public School better than Rick Hansen Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Rick Hansen Public School ranks higher (79.4 vs 75.9 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 Hartman Public School and Rick Hansen Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Hartman Public School: 550. Rick Hansen Public School: 630. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Hartman Public School and Rick Hansen Public School rank in Ontario?
Hartman Public School is 519th of 3,871 and Rick Hansen Public School is 343rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).