St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School vs Strathcona Junior Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School
Hamilton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
445 students
Strathcona Junior Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
220 students
| Measure | St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario | Strathcona Junior Public School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 53 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1808 of 3,871 | #1108 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1808 of 3,871 | #1108 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-5 |
| Students | 445 | 220 |
| Enrolment | 445 | 220 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 67.3% | 81.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 84.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 20% | 20% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | stjs.hwcdsb.ca/ | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/strathcona/ |
The verdict
- •Strathcona Junior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (64.5 vs 53.0).
- •Strathcona Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81.3% vs 67.3%).
- •St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 220.
- •St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Strathcona Junior 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. Joseph Catholic Elementary School better than Strathcona Junior Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Strathcona Junior Public School ranks higher (64.5 vs 53.0 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 St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School and Strathcona Junior Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School: 445. Strathcona Junior Public School: 220. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School and Strathcona Junior Public School rank in Ontario?
St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School is 1808th of 3,871 and Strathcona Junior Public School is 1108th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).