Hillcrest Public School vs Jacob Hespeler Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Public School
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
370 students
Jacob Hespeler Secondary School
Cambridge · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,070 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Public School Cambridge, Ontario | Jacob Hespeler Secondary School Cambridge, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 45 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2260 of 3,871 | #286 of 766 |
| National rank | #2260 of 3,871 | #286 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 370 | 1,070 |
| Enrolment | 370 | 1,070 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 66.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 68.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 61% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 83% |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 3% |
| First language not English | 20% | 14% |
| Special education | 5% | 34% |
| 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 | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | hil.wrdsb.ca/ | jhss.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Jacob Hespeler Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (59.1 vs 45.2).
- •Jacob Hespeler Secondary School is the larger school with 1,070 students compared with 370.
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 Public School better than Jacob Hespeler Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Jacob Hespeler Secondary School ranks higher (59.1 vs 45.2 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 Public School and Jacob Hespeler Secondary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Hillcrest Public School: 370. Jacob Hespeler Secondary School: 1,070. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Hillcrest Public School and Jacob Hespeler Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Hillcrest Public School is 2260th of 3,871 and Jacob Hespeler Secondary School is 286th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).