Hillcrest Elementary Public School vs Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Elementary Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
480 students
Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School
Hamilton · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
790 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elementary Public School Hamilton, Ontario | Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 8 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3779 of 3,871 | #748 of 766 |
| National rank | #3779 of 3,871 | #748 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 480 | 790 |
| Enrolment | 480 | 790 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 37.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 53.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 35% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 56% |
| Low-income households | 20% | 19% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 15% |
| First language not English | 20% | 11% |
| Special education | 20% | 31% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 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 | Hamilton | Hamilton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/hillcrest/ | www.hwdsb.on.ca/sirwinstonchurchill/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (7.8 vs 7.0).
- •Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 480.
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 Elementary Public School better than Sir Winston Churchill Secondary 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 Hillcrest Elementary Public School and Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Hillcrest Elementary Public School: 480. Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School: 790. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Hillcrest Elementary Public School and Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Hillcrest Elementary Public School is 3779th of 3,871 and Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School is 748th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).