Hillcrest Community School vs Humewood Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Community School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
320 students
Humewood Community School
York · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
575 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Community School Toronto, Ontario | Humewood Community School York, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 75 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #563 of 3,871 | #1337 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #563 of 3,871 | #1337 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 320 | 575 |
| Enrolment | 320 | 575 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 86.3% | 71.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 83% | 78.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 5% | 9% |
| Special education | 10% | 14% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 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 | Toronto | York |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tdsb.on.ca/schools/index.asp?schno=5232 | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/humewood |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Community School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (75.0 vs 60.1).
- •Hillcrest Community School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (86.3% vs 71.7%).
- •Hillcrest Community School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83% vs 78.7%).
- •Humewood Community School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 320.
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 Hillcrest Community School better than Humewood Community School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Hillcrest Community School ranks higher (75.0 vs 60.1 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 Hillcrest Community School and Humewood Community School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Toronto and York in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Hillcrest Community School: 320. Humewood Community School: 575. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Hillcrest Community School and Humewood Community School rank in Ontario?
Hillcrest Community School is 563rd of 3,871 and Humewood Community School is 1337th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).