Highpoint Community Elementary School vs Prince of Wales Elementary Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 111 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highpoint Community Elementary School
Dundalk · Public elementary · Grades 1-8
540 students
Prince of Wales Elementary Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
540 students
| Measure | Highpoint Community Elementary School Dundalk, Ontario | Prince of Wales Elementary Public School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 23 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3321 of 3,871 | #3469 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3321 of 3,871 | #3469 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 540 | 540 |
| Enrolment | 540 | 540 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 54.3% | 52.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 67.7% | 69% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 21% | 18% |
| First language not English | 25% | 16% |
| Special education | 18% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 1% |
| 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 | Dundalk | Hamilton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.hpe.bwdsb.on.ca | www.hwdsb.on.ca/princeofwales/ |
The verdict
- •Highpoint Community Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (23.3 vs 19.4).
- •Highpoint Community Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (54.3% vs 52.7%).
- •Prince of Wales Elementary Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (69% vs 67.7%).
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 Highpoint Community Elementary School better than Prince of Wales Elementary Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Highpoint Community Elementary School ranks higher (23.3 vs 19.4 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 Highpoint Community Elementary School and Prince of Wales Elementary Public School?
About 111 km in a straight line, between Dundalk and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Highpoint Community Elementary School: 540. Prince of Wales Elementary Public School: 540. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Highpoint Community Elementary School and Prince of Wales Elementary Public School rank in Ontario?
Highpoint Community Elementary School is 3321st of 3,871 and Prince of Wales Elementary Public School is 3469th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).