Highview Public School vs St. Margaret Mary Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 805 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
St. Margaret Mary Catholic Elementary School
Hamilton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
410 students
| Measure | Highview Public School Hamilton, Ontario | St. Margaret Mary Catholic Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 33 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2909 of 3,871 | #2285 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2909 of 3,871 | #2285 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 550 | 410 |
| Enrolment | 550 | 410 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 63.7% | 78.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 59.7% | 69.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 10% |
| First language not English | 18% | 20% |
| Special education | 8% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Hamilton | Hamilton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/highview/ | stmm.hwcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St. Margaret Mary Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (44.8 vs 33.1).
- •St. Margaret Mary Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (78.7% vs 63.7%).
- •St. Margaret Mary Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (69.7% vs 59.7%).
- •Highview Public School is the larger school with 550 students compared with 410.
- •Highview Public School is a public school while St. Margaret Mary 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 Highview Public School better than St. Margaret Mary Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Margaret Mary Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (44.8 vs 33.1 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 St. Margaret Mary Catholic Elementary School?
About 805 m in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Highview Public School: 550. St. Margaret Mary Catholic Elementary School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Highview Public School and St. Margaret Mary Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Highview Public School is 2909th of 3,871 and St. Margaret Mary Catholic Elementary School is 2285th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).