R A Riddell Public School vs St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
R A Riddell Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
735 students
St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School
Hamilton · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,810 students
| Measure | R A Riddell Public School Hamilton, Ontario | St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 49 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2084 of 3,871 | #563 of 766 |
| National rank | #2084 of 3,871 | #563 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 735 | 1,810 |
| Enrolment | 735 | 1,810 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 74.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 48% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 80% |
| Low-income households | 7% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 6% |
| First language not English | 37% | 28% |
| Special education | 11% | 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/rariddell/ | stm.hwcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •R A Riddell Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (48.6 vs 32.8).
- •St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,810 students compared with 735.
- •R A Riddell Public School is a public school while St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary 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 R A Riddell Public School better than St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), R A Riddell Public School ranks higher (48.6 vs 32.8 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 R A Riddell Public School and St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
R A Riddell Public School: 735. St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School: 1,810. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do R A Riddell Public School and St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
R A Riddell Public School is 2084th of 3,871 and St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School is 563rd of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).