Sir Wilfrid Laurier Public School vs St. Luke Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 619 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
800 students
St. Luke Catholic Elementary School
Hamilton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
395 students
| Measure | Sir Wilfrid Laurier Public School Hamilton, Ontario | St. Luke Catholic Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 11 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3699 of 3,871 | #2801 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3699 of 3,871 | #2801 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 800 | 395 |
| Enrolment | 800 | 395 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 46.7% | 73% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 52.3% | 64% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 18% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 5% |
| First language not English | 40% | 15% |
| Special education | 9% | 20% |
| 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/sirwilfridlaurier/ | stlu.hwcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St. Luke Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (35.1 vs 11.3).
- •St. Luke Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (73% vs 46.7%).
- •St. Luke Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (64% vs 52.3%).
- •Sir Wilfrid Laurier Public School is the larger school with 800 students compared with 395.
- •Sir Wilfrid Laurier Public School is a public school while St. Luke 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 Sir Wilfrid Laurier Public School better than St. Luke Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Luke Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (35.1 vs 11.3 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 Sir Wilfrid Laurier Public School and St. Luke Catholic Elementary School?
About 619 m in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Public School: 800. St. Luke Catholic Elementary School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Sir Wilfrid Laurier Public School and St. Luke Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Public School is 3699th of 3,871 and St. Luke Catholic Elementary School is 2801st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).