James Hillier Public School vs Russell Reid Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Hillier Public School
Brantford · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
295 students
Russell Reid Public School
Brantford · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
355 students
| Measure | James Hillier Public School Brantford, Ontario | Russell Reid Public School Brantford, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 72 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #688 of 3,871 | #2522 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #688 of 3,871 | #2522 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 295 | 355 |
| Enrolment | 295 | 355 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 79.7% | 61.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76.7% | 74% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 20% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| 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 | Brantford | Brantford |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | granderie.ca/jameshillier/ | granderie.ca/russellreid |
The verdict
- •James Hillier Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (72.2 vs 40.1).
- •James Hillier Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (79.7% vs 61.7%).
- •James Hillier Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76.7% vs 74%).
- •Russell Reid Public School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 295.
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 James Hillier Public School better than Russell Reid Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), James Hillier Public School ranks higher (72.2 vs 40.1 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 James Hillier Public School and Russell Reid Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Brantford and Brantford in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
James Hillier Public School: 295. Russell Reid Public School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do James Hillier Public School and Russell Reid Public School rank in Ontario?
James Hillier Public School is 688th of 3,871 and Russell Reid Public School is 2522nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).