James W. Hill Public School vs St Helen Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 983 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James W. Hill Public School
Oakville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
555 students
St Helen Separate School
Mississauga · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
235 students
| Measure | James W. Hill Public School Oakville, Ontario | St Helen Separate School Mississauga, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 70 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #789 of 3,871 | #1064 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #789 of 3,871 | #1064 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 555 | 235 |
| Enrolment | 555 | 235 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 84% | 66.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 83.3% | 82% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 51% | 25% |
| Special education | 9% | 30% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 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 | Oakville | Mississauga |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.hdsb.ca/jwh/Pages/default.aspx | www.dpcdsb.org/HELEN |
The verdict
- •James W. Hill Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (70.3 vs 65.2).
- •James W. Hill Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (84% vs 66.7%).
- •James W. Hill Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83.3% vs 82%).
- •James W. Hill Public School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 235.
- •James W. Hill Public School is a public school while St Helen Separate 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 James W. Hill Public School better than St Helen Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), James W. Hill Public School ranks higher (70.3 vs 65.2 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 W. Hill Public School and St Helen Separate School?
About 983 m in a straight line, between Oakville and Mississauga in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
James W. Hill Public School: 555. St Helen Separate School: 235. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do James W. Hill Public School and St Helen Separate School rank in Ontario?
James W. Hill Public School is 789th of 3,871 and St Helen Separate School is 1064th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).