St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School vs Turning Point Alternative Education School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 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
Turning Point Alternative Education School
Hamilton · Public alternative · Grades 9-12
100 students
| Measure | St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario | Turning Point Alternative Education School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 53 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #1808 of 3,871 | – |
| National rank | #1808 of 3,871 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Alternative |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 445 | 100 |
| Enrolment | 445 | 100 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 67.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 84.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 10% |
| First language not English | 20% | 20% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | stjs.hwcdsb.ca/ | www.hwdsb.on.ca/turningpoint/ |
The verdict
- •St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 100.
- •St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Turning Point Alternative Education 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 Turning Point Alternative Education School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School and Turning Point Alternative Education School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School: 445. Turning Point Alternative Education School: 100. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School and Turning Point Alternative Education School rank in Ontario?
St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School is 1808th of 3,871 and Turning Point Alternative Education School is unranked among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).