Queen Victoria Elementary Public School vs St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 929 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queen Victoria Elementary Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
585 students
St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School
Hamilton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
405 students
| Measure | Queen Victoria Elementary Public School Hamilton, Ontario | St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 5 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3831 of 3,871 | #3348 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3831 of 3,871 | #3348 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 585 | 405 |
| Enrolment | 585 | 405 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 44% | 70.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 48% | 56.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 28% | 25% |
| Parents without a credential | 16% | 15% |
| First language not English | 43% | 30% |
| Special education | 17% | 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 | www.hwdsb.on.ca/queenvictoria/ | stpt.hwcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (22.5 vs 4.9).
- •St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (70.7% vs 44%).
- •St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (56.7% vs 48%).
- •Queen Victoria Elementary Public School is the larger school with 585 students compared with 405.
- •Queen Victoria Elementary Public School is a public school while St. Patrick 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 Queen Victoria Elementary Public School better than St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (22.5 vs 4.9 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 Queen Victoria Elementary Public School and St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School?
About 929 m in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Queen Victoria Elementary Public School: 585. St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School: 405. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Queen Victoria Elementary Public School and St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Queen Victoria Elementary Public School is 3831st of 3,871 and St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School is 3348th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).