Hespeler Public School vs Hillcrest Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hespeler Public School
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
650 students
Hillcrest Public School
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
370 students
| Measure | Hespeler Public School Cambridge, Ontario | Hillcrest Public School Cambridge, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 50 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2013 of 3,871 | #2260 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2013 of 3,871 | #2260 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 650 | 370 |
| Enrolment | 650 | 370 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 60% | 66.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 74.7% | 68.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 3% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 5% |
| First language not English | 8% | 20% |
| Special education | 15% | 5% |
| 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 | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | hes.wrdsb.ca/ | hil.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Hespeler Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (49.6 vs 45.2).
- •Hillcrest Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (66.3% vs 60%).
- •Hespeler Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (74.7% vs 68.3%).
- •Hespeler Public School is the larger school with 650 students compared with 370.
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 Hespeler Public School better than Hillcrest Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Hespeler Public School ranks higher (49.6 vs 45.2 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 Hespeler Public School and Hillcrest Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Hespeler Public School: 650. Hillcrest Public School: 370. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Hespeler Public School and Hillcrest Public School rank in Ontario?
Hespeler Public School is 2013th of 3,871 and Hillcrest Public School is 2260th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).