Lisgar Junior Public School vs St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lisgar Junior Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
320 students
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School
Hamilton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
315 students
| Measure | Lisgar Junior Public School Hamilton, Ontario | St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 22 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3362 of 3,871 | #1998 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3362 of 3,871 | #1998 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 320 | 315 |
| Enrolment | 320 | 315 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 28.3% | 87% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 54.7% | 70% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 10% |
| First language not English | 30% | 15% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Hamilton | Hamilton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/lisgar/ | bkat.hwcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (49.9 vs 22.1).
- •St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (87% vs 28.3%).
- •St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (70% vs 54.7%).
- •Lisgar Junior Public School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 315.
- •Lisgar Junior Public School is a public school while St. Kateri Tekakwitha 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 Lisgar Junior Public School better than St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (49.9 vs 22.1 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 Lisgar Junior Public School and St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lisgar Junior Public School: 320. St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School: 315. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lisgar Junior Public School and St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Lisgar Junior Public School is 3362nd of 3,871 and St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School is 1998th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).