Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Elementary School vs South Meadow Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 3.8 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
South Meadow Public School
Stoney Creek · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
590 students
| Measure | Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Elementary School Stoney Creek, Ontario | South Meadow Public School Stoney Creek, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 76 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #515 of 3,871 | #2664 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #515 of 3,871 | #2664 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 345 | 590 |
| Enrolment | 345 | 590 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 84% | 63% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 77.7% | 64.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 2% |
| First language not English | 10% | 41% |
| Special education | 5% | 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 | Stoney Creek | Stoney Creek |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ihom.hwcdsb.ca | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/south meadow/ |
The verdict
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.0 vs 37.5).
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (84% vs 63%).
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (77.7% vs 64.7%).
- •South Meadow Public School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 345.
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while South Meadow 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 Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Elementary School better than South Meadow Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (76.0 vs 37.5 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 South Meadow Public School?
About 3.8 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. South Meadow Public School: 590. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Elementary School and South Meadow Public School rank in Ontario?
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Elementary School is 515th of 3,871 and South Meadow Public School is 2664th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).