Hess Street Junior Public School vs St. Lawrence Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 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
St. Lawrence Catholic Elementary School
Hamilton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
310 students
| Measure | Hess Street Junior Public School Hamilton, Ontario | St. Lawrence Catholic Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 5 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3827 of 3,871 | #3048 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3827 of 3,871 | #3048 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 310 | 310 |
| Enrolment | 310 | 310 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 34.7% | 62.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 55.3% | 73% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 30% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 25% | 20% |
| First language not English | 70% | 20% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | Hamilton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/hessstreet/ | stla.hwcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St. Lawrence Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (29.4 vs 5.0).
- •St. Lawrence Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (62.3% vs 34.7%).
- •St. Lawrence Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (73% vs 55.3%).
- •Hess Street Junior Public School is a public school while St. Lawrence Catholic Elementary 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 Hess Street Junior Public School better than St. Lawrence Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Lawrence Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (29.4 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 St. Lawrence Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Hess Street Junior Public School: 310. St. Lawrence Catholic Elementary School: 310. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Hess Street Junior Public School and St. Lawrence Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Hess Street Junior Public School is 3827th of 3,871 and St. Lawrence Catholic Elementary School is 3048th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).