James Hillier Public School vs St John's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 516 m 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
St John's College
Brantford · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,405 students
| Measure | James Hillier Public School Brantford, Ontario | St John's College Brantford, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 72 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #688 of 3,871 | #191 of 766 |
| National rank | #688 of 3,871 | #191 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 295 | 1,405 |
| Enrolment | 295 | 1,405 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 79.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 61% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 91% |
| Low-income households | 0% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 3% |
| First language not English | 0% | 6% |
| Special education | 10% | 17% |
| 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 | Brantford | Brantford |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | granderie.ca/jameshillier/ | www.sjconline.ca/ |
The verdict
- •James Hillier Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (72.2 vs 68.2).
- •St John's College is the larger school with 1,405 students compared with 295.
- •James Hillier Public School is a public school while St John's College 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 James Hillier Public School better than St John's College?
On the Success Index (Canada), James Hillier Public School ranks higher (72.2 vs 68.2 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 St John's College?
About 516 m in a straight line, between Brantford and Brantford in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
James Hillier Public School: 295. St John's College: 1,405. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do James Hillier Public School and St John's College rank in Ontario?
James Hillier Public School is 688th of 3,871 and St John's College is 191st of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).