St. David Catholic Elementary School vs Viola Desmond Elementary School Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 967 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St. David Catholic Elementary School
Hamilton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
495 students
Viola Desmond Elementary School Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
775 students
| Measure | St. David Catholic Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario | Viola Desmond Elementary School Public School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 45 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2270 of 3,871 | #3655 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2270 of 3,871 | #3655 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 495 | 775 |
| Enrolment | 495 | 775 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 73.7% | 51% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76% | 59.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 17% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 12% |
| First language not English | 10% | 41% |
| Special education | 10% | 11% |
| 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 | stdv.hwcdsb.ca/ | – |
The verdict
- •St. David Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (45.1 vs 13.1).
- •St. David Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (73.7% vs 51%).
- •St. David Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76% vs 59.7%).
- •Viola Desmond Elementary School Public School is the larger school with 775 students compared with 495.
- •St. David Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Viola Desmond Elementary School Public School is a public 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 St. David Catholic Elementary School better than Viola Desmond Elementary School Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. David Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (45.1 vs 13.1 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 St. David Catholic Elementary School and Viola Desmond Elementary School Public School?
About 967 m in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St. David Catholic Elementary School: 495. Viola Desmond Elementary School Public School: 775. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St. David Catholic Elementary School and Viola Desmond Elementary School Public School rank in Ontario?
St. David Catholic Elementary School is 2270th of 3,871 and Viola Desmond Elementary School Public School is 3655th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).