Hillcrest Public School vs Silverheights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 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
Silverheights Public School
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
685 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Public School Cambridge, Ontario | Silverheights Public School Cambridge, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 45 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2260 of 3,871 | #1556 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2260 of 3,871 | #1556 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 370 | 685 |
| Enrolment | 370 | 685 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 66.3% | 71.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 68.3% | 76% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 3% |
| First language not English | 20% | 20% |
| Special education | 5% | 12% |
| 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/ | sil.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Silverheights Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (57.6 vs 45.2).
- •Silverheights Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (71.7% vs 66.3%).
- •Silverheights Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76% vs 68.3%).
- •Silverheights Public School is the larger school with 685 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 Silverheights Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Silverheights Public School ranks higher (57.6 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 Silverheights Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Hillcrest Public School: 370. Silverheights Public School: 685. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Hillcrest Public School and Silverheights Public School rank in Ontario?
Hillcrest Public School is 2260th of 3,871 and Silverheights Public School is 1556th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).