Hillcrest Public School vs St Gabriel Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 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
St Gabriel Catholic Elementary School
Cambridge · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
530 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Public School Cambridge, Ontario | St Gabriel Catholic Elementary School Cambridge, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 45 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #2260 of 3,871 | #724 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2260 of 3,871 | #724 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 370 | 530 |
| Enrolment | 370 | 530 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 66.3% | 81.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 68.3% | 83.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 3% |
| First language not English | 20% | 17% |
| Special education | 5% | 14% |
| 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/ | stgabriel.wcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St Gabriel Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (71.6 vs 45.2).
- •St Gabriel Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81.3% vs 66.3%).
- •St Gabriel Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83.7% vs 68.3%).
- •St Gabriel Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 370.
- •Hillcrest Public School is a public school while St Gabriel Catholic Elementary 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 Public School better than St Gabriel Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Gabriel Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (71.6 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 St Gabriel Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Hillcrest Public School: 370. St Gabriel Catholic Elementary School: 530. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Hillcrest Public School and St Gabriel Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Hillcrest Public School is 2260th of 3,871 and St Gabriel Catholic Elementary School is 724th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).