Hillside Public School vs Westmount Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 773 m 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
Westmount Public School
Kitchener · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
480 students
| Measure | Hillside Public School Kitchener, Ontario | Westmount Public School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 5 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3823 of 3,871 | #3166 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3823 of 3,871 | #3166 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 285 | 480 |
| Enrolment | 285 | 480 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 20% | 60.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 57.3% | 72.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 25% | 25% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 20% |
| First language not English | 50% | 40% |
| 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/ | wsm.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Westmount Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (27.0 vs 5.4).
- •Westmount Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (60.7% vs 20%).
- •Westmount Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (72.7% vs 57.3%).
- •Westmount Public School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 285.
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 Westmount Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Westmount Public School ranks higher (27.0 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 Westmount Public School?
About 773 m in a straight line, between Kitchener and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Hillside Public School: 285. Westmount Public School: 480. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Hillside Public School and Westmount Public School rank in Ontario?
Hillside Public School is 3823rd of 3,871 and Westmount Public School is 3166th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).