Hillside Public School Public School vs St Helen Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 490 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Public School Public School
Mississauga · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
605 students
St Helen Separate School
Mississauga · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
235 students
| Measure | Hillside Public School Public School Mississauga, Ontario | St Helen Separate School Mississauga, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 28 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3088 of 3,871 | #1064 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3088 of 3,871 | #1064 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 605 | 235 |
| Enrolment | 605 | 235 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 55% | 66.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 60.7% | 82% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 0% |
| First language not English | 31% | 25% |
| Special education | 18% | 30% |
| 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 | Mississauga | Mississauga |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.peelschools.org/1303/Pages/default.aspx | www.dpcdsb.org/HELEN |
The verdict
- •St Helen Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (65.2 vs 28.2).
- •St Helen Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (66.7% vs 55%).
- •St Helen Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (82% vs 60.7%).
- •Hillside Public School Public School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 235.
- •Hillside Public School Public School is a public school while St Helen 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 Hillside Public School Public School better than St Helen Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Helen Separate School ranks higher (65.2 vs 28.2 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 Hillside Public School Public School and St Helen Separate School?
About 490 m in a straight line, between Mississauga and Mississauga in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Hillside Public School Public School: 605. St Helen Separate School: 235. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Hillside Public School Public School and St Helen Separate School rank in Ontario?
Hillside Public School Public School is 3088th of 3,871 and St Helen Separate School is 1064th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).