Nora Frances Henderson vs St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 996 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nora Frances Henderson
Hamilton · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,270 students
St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School
Hamilton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
365 students
| Measure | Nora Frances Henderson Hamilton, Ontario | St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 15 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #700 of 766 | #1532 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #700 of 766 | #1532 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,270 | 365 |
| Enrolment | 1,270 | 365 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 74.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 76.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 39% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 67% | – |
| Low-income households | 12% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 9% | 5% |
| First language not English | 44% | 15% |
| Special education | 19% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | – | bljp.hwcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.0 vs 15.3).
- •Nora Frances Henderson is the larger school with 1,270 students compared with 365.
- •Nora Frances Henderson is a public school while St. John Paul II 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 Nora Frances Henderson better than St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (58.0 vs 15.3 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 Nora Frances Henderson and St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School?
About 996 m in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Nora Frances Henderson: 1,270. St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School: 365. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Nora Frances Henderson and St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Nora Frances Henderson is 700th of 766 and St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School is 1532nd of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).