Hillcrest Public School vs Lord Elgin Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 967 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Public School
London · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
300 students
Lord Elgin Public School
London · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
345 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Public School London, Ontario | Lord Elgin Public School London, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 41 Lower 50% | 1 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2510 of 3,871 | #3870 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2510 of 3,871 | #3870 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 300 | 345 |
| Enrolment | 300 | 345 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 69.3% | 28.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 72.3% | 39% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 40% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 30% |
| First language not English | 15% | 30% |
| Special education | 10% | 15% |
| 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 | London | London |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/Hillcrest-London.cfm | www.tvdsb.ca/LordElgin.cfm |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (40.5 vs 1.2).
- •Hillcrest Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (69.3% vs 28.3%).
- •Hillcrest Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (72.3% vs 39%).
- •Lord Elgin Public School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 300.
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 Lord Elgin Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Hillcrest Public School ranks higher (40.5 vs 1.2 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 Lord Elgin Public School?
About 967 m in a straight line, between London and London in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Hillcrest Public School: 300. Lord Elgin Public School: 345. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Hillcrest Public School and Lord Elgin Public School rank in Ontario?
Hillcrest Public School is 2510th of 3,871 and Lord Elgin Public School is 3870th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).