Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School vs Prince of Wales Elementary Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 862 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
Prince of Wales Elementary Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
540 students
| Measure | Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario | Prince of Wales Elementary Public School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 36 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2731 of 3,871 | #3469 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2731 of 3,871 | #3469 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 450 | 540 |
| Enrolment | 450 | 540 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 76.7% | 52.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 66% | 69% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 18% |
| First language not English | 10% | 16% |
| Special education | 15% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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/princeofwales/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (36.4 vs 19.4).
- •Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (76.7% vs 52.7%).
- •Prince of Wales Elementary Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (69% vs 66%).
- •Prince of Wales Elementary Public School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 450.
- •Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Prince of Wales Elementary 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 Prince of Wales Elementary Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (36.4 vs 19.4 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 Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School and Prince of Wales Elementary Public School?
About 862 m in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School: 450. Prince of Wales Elementary Public School: 540. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School and Prince of Wales Elementary Public School rank in Ontario?
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School is 2731st of 3,871 and Prince of Wales Elementary Public School is 3469th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).