Baden Public School vs Holy Family Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 4.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baden Public School
Baden · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
455 students
Holy Family Catholic Elementary School
New Hamburg · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
405 students
| Measure | Baden Public School Baden, Ontario | Holy Family Catholic Elementary School New Hamburg, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 58 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1544 of 3,871 | #2066 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1544 of 3,871 | #2066 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 455 | 405 |
| Enrolment | 455 | 405 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 89.3% | 71.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 59.3% | 63.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | Baden | New Hamburg |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | bdn.wrdsb.ca/ | holyfamily.wcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Baden Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (57.7 vs 48.8).
- •Baden Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (89.3% vs 71.3%).
- •Holy Family Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (63.3% vs 59.3%).
- •Baden Public School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 405.
- •Baden Public School is a public school while Holy Family Catholic Elementary 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 Baden Public School better than Holy Family Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Baden Public School ranks higher (57.7 vs 48.8 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 Baden Public School and Holy Family Catholic Elementary School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Baden and New Hamburg in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Baden Public School: 455. Holy Family Catholic Elementary School: 405. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Baden Public School and Holy Family Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Baden Public School is 1544th of 3,871 and Holy Family Catholic Elementary School is 2066th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).