Hewitt's Creek Public School vs St Peter's Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hewitt's Creek Public School
Barrie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
700 students
St Peter's Secondary School
Barrie · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,375 students
| Measure | Hewitt's Creek Public School Barrie, Ontario | St Peter's Secondary School Barrie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 81 Top 10% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #264 of 3,871 | #519 of 766 |
| National rank | #264 of 3,871 | #519 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 700 | 1,375 |
| Enrolment | 700 | 1,375 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 89.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 87.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 39% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 82% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 3% |
| First language not English | 22% | 9% |
| Special education | 13% | 24% |
| 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 | Barrie | Barrie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | hew.scdsb.on.ca/ | www.smcdsb.on.ca/pet |
The verdict
- •Hewitt's Creek Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (81.2 vs 37.0).
- •St Peter's Secondary School is the larger school with 1,375 students compared with 700.
- •Hewitt's Creek Public School is a public school while St Peter's 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 Hewitt's Creek Public School better than St Peter's Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Hewitt's Creek Public School ranks higher (81.2 vs 37.0 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 Hewitt's Creek Public School and St Peter's Secondary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Barrie and Barrie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Hewitt's Creek Public School: 700. St Peter's Secondary School: 1,375. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Hewitt's Creek Public School and St Peter's Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Hewitt's Creek Public School is 264th of 3,871 and St Peter's Secondary School is 519th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).