Lawfield Elementary School vs St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawfield Elementary School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
685 students
St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School
Hamilton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
285 students
| Measure | Lawfield Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario | St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 26 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3195 of 3,871 | #1575 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3195 of 3,871 | #1575 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 685 | 285 |
| Enrolment | 685 | 285 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 45% | 60% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 70% | 85% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 5% |
| First language not English | 35% | 15% |
| 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 | Hamilton | Hamilton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.hwdsb.on.ca/lawfield | btoc.hwcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (57.2 vs 26.3).
- •St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (60% vs 45%).
- •St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85% vs 70%).
- •Lawfield Elementary School is the larger school with 685 students compared with 285.
- •Lawfield Elementary School is a public school while St. Teresa of Calcutta 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 Lawfield Elementary School better than St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (57.2 vs 26.3 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 Lawfield Elementary School and St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lawfield Elementary School: 685. St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lawfield Elementary School and St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Lawfield Elementary School is 3195th of 3,871 and St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School is 1575th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).