Alliston Union Public School vs Holy Family School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alliston Union Public School
Alliston · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
600 students
Holy Family School
Alliston · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
495 students
| Measure | Alliston Union Public School Alliston, Ontario | Holy Family School Alliston, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 41 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2470 of 3,871 | #2449 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2470 of 3,871 | #2449 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 600 | 495 |
| Enrolment | 600 | 495 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 51.3% | 61% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 74.7% | 74% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 10% |
| First language not English | 11% | 10% |
| Special education | 12% | 25% |
| 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 | Alliston | Alliston |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | alu.scdsb.on.ca/ | hfa.schools.smcdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (41.2 vs 41.7).
- •Holy Family School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (61% vs 51.3%).
- •Alliston Union Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (74.7% vs 74%).
- •Alliston Union Public School is the larger school with 600 students compared with 495.
- •Alliston Union Public School is a public school while Holy Family School is a catholic 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 Alliston Union Public School better than Holy Family 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 Alliston Union Public School and Holy Family School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Alliston and Alliston in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Alliston Union Public School: 600. Holy Family School: 495. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Alliston Union Public School and Holy Family School rank in Ontario?
Alliston Union Public School is 2470th of 3,871 and Holy Family School is 2449th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).