Kanétskare Elementary School Middle School vs St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 404 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kanétskare Elementary School Middle School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades 6-8
395 students
St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School
Hamilton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
445 students
| Measure | Kanétskare Elementary School Middle School Hamilton, Ontario | St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 38 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2606 of 3,871 | #1808 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2606 of 3,871 | #1808 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 395 | 445 |
| Enrolment | 395 | 445 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 67.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 68.3% | 84.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 20% | 20% |
| Special education | 20% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 10% | 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 | Hamilton | Hamilton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/ryerson/ | stjs.hwcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (53.0 vs 38.2).
- •St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (84.3% vs 68.3%).
- •St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 395.
- •Kanétskare Elementary School Middle School is a public school while St. Joseph 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 Kanétskare Elementary School Middle School better than St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (53.0 vs 38.2 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 Kanétskare Elementary School Middle School and St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School?
About 404 m in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Kanétskare Elementary School Middle School: 395. St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Kanétskare Elementary School Middle School and St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Kanétskare Elementary School Middle School is 2606th of 3,871 and St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School is 1808th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).