Hillsdale Elementary School vs Our Lady of Lourdes Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 8.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillsdale Elementary School
Hillsdale · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
180 students
Our Lady of Lourdes Separate School
Elmvale · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
240 students
| Measure | Hillsdale Elementary School Hillsdale, Ontario | Our Lady of Lourdes Separate School Elmvale, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 61 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1283 of 3,871 | #2145 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1283 of 3,871 | #2145 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 180 | 240 |
| Enrolment | 180 | 240 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 85.3% | 45.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 70.3% | 73.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 15% | 20% |
| 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 | Hillsdale | Elmvale |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | hid.scdsb.on.ca | oll.schools.smcdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Hillsdale Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (61.3 vs 47.4).
- •Hillsdale Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (85.3% vs 45.7%).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (73.7% vs 70.3%).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Separate School is the larger school with 240 students compared with 180.
- •Hillsdale Elementary School is a public school while Our Lady of Lourdes Separate 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 Hillsdale Elementary School better than Our Lady of Lourdes Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Hillsdale Elementary School ranks higher (61.3 vs 47.4 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 Hillsdale Elementary School and Our Lady of Lourdes Separate School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Hillsdale and Elmvale in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Hillsdale Elementary School: 180. Our Lady of Lourdes Separate School: 240. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Hillsdale Elementary School and Our Lady of Lourdes Separate School rank in Ontario?
Hillsdale Elementary School is 1283rd of 3,871 and Our Lady of Lourdes Separate School is 2145th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).