Lifetime Learning Centre Secondary School vs William Hamilton Merritt Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 529 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lifetime Learning Centre Secondary School
St Catharines · Public alternative · Grades 9-12
50 students
William Hamilton Merritt Public School
St Catharines · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
290 students
| Measure | Lifetime Learning Centre Secondary School St Catharines, Ontario | William Hamilton Merritt Public School St Catharines, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | – | #1473 of 3,871 |
| National rank | – | #1473 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Alternative | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 50 | 290 |
| Enrolment | 50 | 290 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 64% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 82.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 10% |
| Special education | 0% | 20% |
| 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 | St Catharines | St Catharines |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.dsbn.org/programs-services/adult-and-community-education | sheridanpark.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •William Hamilton Merritt Public School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 50.
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 Lifetime Learning Centre Secondary School better than William Hamilton Merritt Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lifetime Learning Centre Secondary School and William Hamilton Merritt Public School?
About 529 m in a straight line, between St Catharines and St Catharines in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lifetime Learning Centre Secondary School: 50. William Hamilton Merritt Public School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lifetime Learning Centre Secondary School and William Hamilton Merritt Public School rank in Ontario?
Lifetime Learning Centre Secondary School is unranked and William Hamilton Merritt Public School is 1473rd of 3,871 among alternative schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).