Hillcrest Elementary School vs St Mary's High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.8 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
St Mary's High School
Owen Sound · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,035 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elementary School Owen Sound, Ontario | St Mary's High School Owen Sound, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 13 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3662 of 3,871 | #589 of 766 |
| National rank | #3662 of 3,871 | #589 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 480 | 1,035 |
| Enrolment | 480 | 1,035 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 55.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 47.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 44% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 80% |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 6% |
| First language not English | 0% | 4% |
| Special education | 20% | 17% |
| 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 | smhs.bgcdsb.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (29.6 vs 12.9).
- •St Mary's High School is the larger school with 1,035 students compared with 480.
- •Hillcrest Elementary School is a public school while St Mary's High 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 Hillcrest Elementary School better than St Mary's High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Mary's High School ranks higher (29.6 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 St Mary's High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Owen Sound and Owen Sound in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Hillcrest Elementary School: 480. St Mary's High School: 1,035. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Hillcrest Elementary School and St Mary's High School rank in Ontario?
Hillcrest Elementary School is 3662nd of 3,871 and St Mary's High School is 589th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).