Hillcrest Elementary School vs Keppel-Sarawak Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 3.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Owen Sound · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
480 students
Keppel-Sarawak Elementary School
Owen Sound · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
455 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elementary School Owen Sound, Ontario | Keppel-Sarawak Elementary School Owen Sound, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 13 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3662 of 3,871 | #1615 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3662 of 3,871 | #1615 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 480 | 455 |
| Enrolment | 480 | 455 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 55.7% | 76.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 47.7% | 80.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 20% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 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 | Owen Sound | Owen Sound |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.hil.bwdsb.on.ca | www.kep.bwdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Keppel-Sarawak Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (56.5 vs 12.9).
- •Keppel-Sarawak Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (76.7% vs 55.7%).
- •Keppel-Sarawak Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (80.3% vs 47.7%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 455.
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 School better than Keppel-Sarawak Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Keppel-Sarawak Elementary School ranks higher (56.5 vs 12.9 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 Elementary School and Keppel-Sarawak Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Owen Sound and Owen Sound in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Hillcrest Elementary School: 480. Keppel-Sarawak Elementary School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Hillcrest Elementary School and Keppel-Sarawak Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Hillcrest Elementary School is 3662nd of 3,871 and Keppel-Sarawak Elementary School is 1615th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).