Hewson Elementary Public School vs Shaw Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hewson Elementary Public School
Brampton · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
470 students
Shaw Public School
Brampton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
440 students
| Measure | Hewson Elementary Public School Brampton, Ontario | Shaw Public School Brampton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 41 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2508 of 3,871 | #1997 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2508 of 3,871 | #1997 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 470 | 440 |
| Enrolment | 470 | 440 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 58.7% | 64% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 76.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 60% | 65% |
| Special education | 5% | 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 | Brampton | Brampton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.peelschools.org/1488/Pages/default.aspx | schools.peelschools.org/1489/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Shaw Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (49.9 vs 40.6).
- •Shaw Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (64% vs 58.7%).
- •Hewson Elementary Public School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 440.
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 Hewson Elementary Public School better than Shaw Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Shaw Public School ranks higher (49.9 vs 40.6 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 Hewson Elementary Public School and Shaw Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Brampton and Brampton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Hewson Elementary Public School: 470. Shaw Public School: 440. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Hewson Elementary Public School and Shaw Public School rank in Ontario?
Hewson Elementary Public School is 2508th of 3,871 and Shaw Public School is 1997th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).