Jacob Hespeler Secondary School vs St Elizabeth Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jacob Hespeler Secondary School
Cambridge · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,070 students
St Elizabeth Catholic Elementary School
Cambridge · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
415 students
| Measure | Jacob Hespeler Secondary School Cambridge, Ontario | St Elizabeth Catholic Elementary School Cambridge, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #286 of 766 | #1496 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #286 of 766 | #1496 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,070 | 415 |
| Enrolment | 1,070 | 415 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 72.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 78% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 61% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 83% | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 5% |
| First language not English | 14% | 15% |
| Special education | 34% | 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 | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | jhss.wrdsb.ca/ | stelizabeth.wcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (59.1 vs 58.6).
- •Jacob Hespeler Secondary School is the larger school with 1,070 students compared with 415.
- •Jacob Hespeler Secondary School is a public school while St Elizabeth Catholic Elementary 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 Jacob Hespeler Secondary School better than St Elizabeth Catholic Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Jacob Hespeler Secondary School and St Elizabeth Catholic Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Jacob Hespeler Secondary School: 1,070. St Elizabeth Catholic Elementary School: 415. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Jacob Hespeler Secondary School and St Elizabeth Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Jacob Hespeler Secondary School is 286th of 766 and St Elizabeth Catholic Elementary School is 1496th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).