Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary School vs St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 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
St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School
Hamilton · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,615 students
| Measure | Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario | St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 21 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3433 of 3,871 | #569 of 766 |
| National rank | #3433 of 3,871 | #569 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 425 | 1,615 |
| Enrolment | 425 | 1,615 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 57.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 64% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 52% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 78% |
| Low-income households | 15% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 7% |
| First language not English | 35% | 29% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Hamilton | Hamilton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.hwdsb.on.ca/helendetwiler/ | sjb.hwcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (32.1 vs 20.5).
- •St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,615 students compared with 425.
- •Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary School is a public school while St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary 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 Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary School better than St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (32.1 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 St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary School: 425. St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School: 1,615. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary School and St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary School is 3433rd of 3,871 and St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School is 569th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).