Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School vs Memorial Elementary School Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 796 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School
Hamilton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
450 students
Memorial Elementary School Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
360 students
| Measure | Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario | Memorial Elementary School Public School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 36 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2731 of 3,871 | #3269 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2731 of 3,871 | #3269 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 450 | 360 |
| Enrolment | 450 | 360 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 76.7% | 41% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 66% | 57.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 10% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | Hamilton | Hamilton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | hnoj.hwcdsb.ca/ | www.hwdsb.on.ca/memorialcity/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (36.4 vs 24.6).
- •Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (76.7% vs 41%).
- •Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (66% vs 57.3%).
- •Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 360.
- •Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Memorial Elementary School Public School is a public 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 Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School better than Memorial Elementary School Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (36.4 vs 24.6 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 Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School and Memorial Elementary School Public School?
About 796 m in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School: 450. Memorial Elementary School Public School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School and Memorial Elementary School Public School rank in Ontario?
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School is 2731st of 3,871 and Memorial Elementary School Public School is 3269th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).