Hillside Public School vs St John Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Public School
Kitchener · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
285 students
St John Catholic Elementary School
Kitchener · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
460 students
| Measure | Hillside Public School Kitchener, Ontario | St John Catholic Elementary School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 5 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3823 of 3,871 | #3795 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3823 of 3,871 | #3795 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 285 | 460 |
| Enrolment | 285 | 460 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 20% | 39% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 57.3% | 56.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 25% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 25% |
| First language not English | 50% | 60% |
| Special education | 30% | 10% |
| 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 | Kitchener | Kitchener |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ark.wrdsb.ca/ | stjohns.wcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St John Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (7.0 vs 5.4).
- •St John Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (39% vs 20%).
- •Hillside Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (57.3% vs 56.3%).
- •St John Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 285.
- •Hillside Public School is a public school while St John 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 Hillside Public School better than St John Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St John Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (7.0 vs 5.4 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 Hillside Public School and St John Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Kitchener and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Hillside Public School: 285. St John Catholic Elementary School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Hillside Public School and St John Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Hillside Public School is 3823rd of 3,871 and St John Catholic Elementary School is 3795th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).