St Denis Catholic Elementary School vs William Hamilton Merritt Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Denis Catholic Elementary School
St Catharines · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
290 students
William Hamilton Merritt Public School
St Catharines · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
290 students
| Measure | St Denis Catholic Elementary School St Catharines, Ontario | William Hamilton Merritt Public School St Catharines, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 54 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1767 of 3,871 | #1473 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1767 of 3,871 | #1473 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 290 | 290 |
| Enrolment | 290 | 290 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 73% | 64% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 81.3% | 82.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 30% | 10% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | St Catharines | St Catharines |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/stdenis/ | sheridanpark.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •William Hamilton Merritt Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.9 vs 54.2).
- •St Denis Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (73% vs 64%).
- •William Hamilton Merritt Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (82.7% vs 81.3%).
- •St Denis Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while William Hamilton Merritt 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 Denis Catholic Elementary School better than William Hamilton Merritt Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), William Hamilton Merritt Public School ranks higher (58.9 vs 54.2 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 Denis Catholic Elementary School and William Hamilton Merritt Public School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between St Catharines and St Catharines in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Denis Catholic Elementary School: 290. William Hamilton Merritt Public School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Denis Catholic Elementary School and William Hamilton Merritt Public School rank in Ontario?
St Denis Catholic Elementary School is 1767th of 3,871 and William Hamilton Merritt Public School is 1473rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).