Hickory Wood Public School vs Pauline Vanier Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 692 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hickory Wood Public School
Brampton · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
385 students
Pauline Vanier Catholic Elementary School
Brampton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
155 students
| Measure | Hickory Wood Public School Brampton, Ontario | Pauline Vanier Catholic Elementary School Brampton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 51 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1939 of 3,871 | #1770 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1939 of 3,871 | #1770 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 385 | 155 |
| Enrolment | 385 | 155 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 67.7% | 51.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 80% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 70% | 15% |
| Special education | 10% | 20% |
| 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/1575/Pages/default.aspx | www.dpcdsb.org/PVANI |
The verdict
- •Pauline Vanier Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (54.1 vs 50.9).
- •Hickory Wood Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (67.7% vs 51.7%).
- •Hickory Wood Public School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 155.
- •Hickory Wood Public School is a public school while Pauline Vanier 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 Hickory Wood Public School better than Pauline Vanier Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Pauline Vanier Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (54.1 vs 50.9 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 Hickory Wood Public School and Pauline Vanier Catholic Elementary School?
About 692 m in a straight line, between Brampton and Brampton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Hickory Wood Public School: 385. Pauline Vanier Catholic Elementary School: 155. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Hickory Wood Public School and Pauline Vanier Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Hickory Wood Public School is 1939th of 3,871 and Pauline Vanier Catholic Elementary School is 1770th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).