R A Riddell Public School vs St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 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. Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School
Hamilton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
345 students
| Measure | R A Riddell Public School Hamilton, Ontario | St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 49 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2084 of 3,871 | #1059 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2084 of 3,871 | #1059 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 735 | 345 |
| Enrolment | 735 | 345 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68.7% | 84.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 74.3% | 75.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 37% | 5% |
| Special education | 11% | 10% |
| 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/ | stvp.hwcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (65.3 vs 48.6).
- •St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (84.7% vs 68.7%).
- •St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (75.7% vs 74.3%).
- •R A Riddell Public School is the larger school with 735 students compared with 345.
- •R A Riddell Public School is a public school while St. Vincent de Paul 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 R A Riddell Public School better than St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (65.3 vs 48.6 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. Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
R A Riddell Public School: 735. St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School: 345. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do R A Riddell Public School and St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
R A Riddell Public School is 2084th of 3,871 and St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School is 1059th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).