Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary School vs Lakeview Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 26 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
425 students
Lakeview Public School
Grimsby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
425 students
| Measure | Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario | Lakeview Public School Grimsby, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 21 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3433 of 3,871 | #1078 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3433 of 3,871 | #1078 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 425 | 425 |
| Enrolment | 425 | 425 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 57.7% | 70.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 64% | 79% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 35% | 5% |
| 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 | Grimsby |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.hwdsb.on.ca/helendetwiler/ | lakeview.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Lakeview Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (65.0 vs 20.5).
- •Lakeview Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (70.7% vs 57.7%).
- •Lakeview Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (79% vs 64%).
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 Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary School better than Lakeview Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Lakeview Public School ranks higher (65.0 vs 20.5 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 Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary School and Lakeview Public School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Grimsby in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary School: 425. Lakeview Public School: 425. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary School and Lakeview Public School rank in Ontario?
Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary School is 3433rd of 3,871 and Lakeview Public School is 1078th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).