St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School vs Westdale Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 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
Westdale Secondary School
Hamilton · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,525 students
| Measure | St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario | Westdale Secondary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 53 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1808 of 3,871 | #408 of 766 |
| National rank | #1808 of 3,871 | #408 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 445 | 1,525 |
| Enrolment | 445 | 1,525 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 67.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 84.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 57% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 88% |
| Low-income households | 15% | 14% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 20% | 32% |
| Special education | 10% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 8% |
| 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/westdale/ |
The verdict
- •St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (53.0 vs 48.6).
- •Westdale Secondary School is the larger school with 1,525 students compared with 445.
- •St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Westdale Secondary 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 Westdale Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (53.0 vs 48.6 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 Westdale Secondary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School: 445. Westdale Secondary School: 1,525. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School and Westdale Secondary School rank in Ontario?
St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School is 1808th of 3,871 and Westdale Secondary School is 408th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).