Hill Park System Alternative Education vs St. Margaret Mary Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hill Park System Alternative Education
Hamilton · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
St. Margaret Mary Catholic Elementary School
Hamilton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
410 students
| Measure | Hill Park System Alternative Education Hamilton, Ontario | St. Margaret Mary Catholic Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 45 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | – | #2285 of 3,871 |
| National rank | – | #2285 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | – | 410 |
| Enrolment | – | 410 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 78.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 69.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | – | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | – | 10% |
| First language not English | – | 20% |
| Special education | – | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | – | 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 | www.hwdsb.on.ca/programs/achievementcenter/ | stmm.hwcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Hill Park System Alternative Education 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 Hill Park System Alternative Education better than St. Margaret Mary Catholic Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hill Park System Alternative Education and St. Margaret Mary Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
How do Hill Park System Alternative Education and St. Margaret Mary Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Hill Park System Alternative Education is unranked and St. Margaret Mary Catholic Elementary School is 2285th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).