Hess Street Junior Public School vs Kanétskare Elementary School Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hess Street Junior Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
310 students
Kanétskare Elementary School Middle School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades 6-8
395 students
| Measure | Hess Street Junior Public School Hamilton, Ontario | Kanétskare Elementary School Middle School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 5 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3827 of 3,871 | #2606 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3827 of 3,871 | #2606 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 6-8 |
| Students | 310 | 395 |
| Enrolment | 310 | 395 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 34.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 55.3% | 68.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 30% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 25% | 0% |
| First language not English | 70% | 20% |
| Special education | 15% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/hessstreet/ | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/ryerson/ |
The verdict
- •Kanétskare Elementary School Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (38.2 vs 5.0).
- •Kanétskare Elementary School Middle School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (68.3% vs 55.3%).
- •Kanétskare Elementary School Middle School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 310.
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 Hess Street Junior Public School better than Kanétskare Elementary School Middle School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Kanétskare Elementary School Middle School ranks higher (38.2 vs 5.0 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 Hess Street Junior Public School and Kanétskare Elementary School Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Hess Street Junior Public School: 310. Kanétskare Elementary School Middle School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Hess Street Junior Public School and Kanétskare Elementary School Middle School rank in Ontario?
Hess Street Junior Public School is 3827th of 3,871 and Kanétskare Elementary School Middle School is 2606th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).