Lake Wilcox Public School vs Our Lady of Hope Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 3.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Wilcox Public School
Richmond Hill · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
395 students
Our Lady of Hope Catholic Elementary School
Richmond Hill · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
260 students
| Measure | Lake Wilcox Public School Richmond Hill, Ontario | Our Lady of Hope Catholic Elementary School Richmond Hill, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 48 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #2119 of 3,871 | #449 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2119 of 3,871 | #449 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 395 | 260 |
| Enrolment | 395 | 260 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 66.3% | 78.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 72.3% | 90.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 60% | 10% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | Richmond Hill | Richmond Hill |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | lakewilcox.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | olh.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Hope Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.7 vs 47.9).
- •Our Lady of Hope Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (78.3% vs 66.3%).
- •Our Lady of Hope Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (90.3% vs 72.3%).
- •Lake Wilcox Public School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 260.
- •Lake Wilcox Public School is a public school while Our Lady of Hope 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 Lake Wilcox Public School better than Our Lady of Hope Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Our Lady of Hope Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (76.7 vs 47.9 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 Lake Wilcox Public School and Our Lady of Hope Catholic Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Richmond Hill and Richmond Hill in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lake Wilcox Public School: 395. Our Lady of Hope Catholic Elementary School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lake Wilcox Public School and Our Lady of Hope Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Lake Wilcox Public School is 2119th of 3,871 and Our Lady of Hope Catholic Elementary School is 449th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).