Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Elementary School vs Orchard Park Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Elementary School
Stoney Creek · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
345 students
Orchard Park Secondary School
Stoney Creek · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,070 students
| Measure | Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Elementary School Stoney Creek, Ontario | Orchard Park Secondary School Stoney Creek, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 76 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #515 of 3,871 | #416 of 766 |
| National rank | #515 of 3,871 | #416 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 345 | 1,070 |
| Enrolment | 345 | 1,070 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 84% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 77.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 50% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 85% |
| Low-income households | 0% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 4% |
| First language not English | 10% | 35% |
| Special education | 5% | 17% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | Stoney Creek | Stoney Creek |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ihom.hwcdsb.ca | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/orchardpark/ |
The verdict
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.0 vs 48.0).
- •Orchard Park Secondary School is the larger school with 1,070 students compared with 345.
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Orchard Park Secondary 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 Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Elementary School better than Orchard Park Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (76.0 vs 48.0 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 Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Elementary School and Orchard Park Secondary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Stoney Creek and Stoney Creek in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Elementary School: 345. Orchard Park Secondary School: 1,070. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Elementary School and Orchard Park Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Elementary School is 515th of 3,871 and Orchard Park Secondary School is 416th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).