Highview Public School vs Sherwood Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 743 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highview Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
550 students
Sherwood Secondary School
Hamilton · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,255 students
| Measure | Highview Public School Hamilton, Ontario | Sherwood Secondary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 33 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2909 of 3,871 | #631 of 766 |
| National rank | #2909 of 3,871 | #631 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 550 | 1,255 |
| Enrolment | 550 | 1,255 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 63.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 59.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 39% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 79% |
| Low-income households | 9% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 5% |
| First language not English | 18% | 15% |
| Special education | 8% | 24% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 2% |
| 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/highview/ | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/sherwood/ |
The verdict
- •Highview Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (33.1 vs 25.0).
- •Sherwood Secondary School is the larger school with 1,255 students compared with 550.
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 Highview Public School better than Sherwood Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Highview Public School ranks higher (33.1 vs 25.0 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 Highview Public School and Sherwood Secondary School?
About 743 m in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Highview Public School: 550. Sherwood Secondary School: 1,255. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Highview Public School and Sherwood Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Highview Public School is 2909th of 3,871 and Sherwood Secondary School is 631st of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).