Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School vs W H Ballard Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 784 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School
Hamilton · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
790 students
W H Ballard Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
650 students
| Measure | Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School Hamilton, Ontario | W H Ballard Public School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 7 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #748 of 766 | #3677 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #748 of 766 | #3677 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 790 | 650 |
| Enrolment | 790 | 650 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 32.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 64.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 35% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 56% | – |
| Low-income households | 19% | 16% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 12% |
| First language not English | 11% | 13% |
| Special education | 31% | 18% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 1% |
| 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/sirwinstonchurchill/ | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/whballard/ |
The verdict
- •W H Ballard Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (12.5 vs 7.0).
- •Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 650.
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 Winston Churchill Secondary School better than W H Ballard Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), W H Ballard Public School ranks higher (12.5 vs 7.0 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 Winston Churchill Secondary School and W H Ballard Public School?
About 784 m in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School: 790. W H Ballard Public School: 650. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School and W H Ballard Public School rank in Ontario?
Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School is 748th of 766 and W H Ballard Public School is 3677th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).