Norwood Park Elementary School vs St. Michael Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 653 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norwood Park Elementary School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
500 students
St. Michael Catholic Elementary School
Hamilton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
445 students
| Measure | Norwood Park Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario | St. Michael Catholic Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 75 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #553 of 3,871 | #2737 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #553 of 3,871 | #2737 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 500 | 445 |
| Enrolment | 500 | 445 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 84.3% | 60.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 88.7% | 77% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 10% |
| First language not English | 30% | 30% |
| Special education | 4% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 6% | 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/norwoodpark/ | stmi.hwcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Norwood Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (75.2 vs 36.3).
- •Norwood Park Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (84.3% vs 60.3%).
- •Norwood Park Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (88.7% vs 77%).
- •Norwood Park Elementary School is the larger school with 500 students compared with 445.
- •Norwood Park Elementary School is a public school while St. Michael 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 Norwood Park Elementary School better than St. Michael Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Norwood Park Elementary School ranks higher (75.2 vs 36.3 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 Norwood Park Elementary School and St. Michael Catholic Elementary School?
About 653 m in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Norwood Park Elementary School: 500. St. Michael Catholic Elementary School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Norwood Park Elementary School and St. Michael Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Norwood Park Elementary School is 553rd of 3,871 and St. Michael Catholic Elementary School is 2737th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).