Blessed Chiara Badano Catholic Elementary School vs Harry Bowes 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.
Blessed Chiara Badano Catholic Elementary School
Stouffville · Catholic elementary · Grades 1-6
155 students
Harry Bowes Public School
Stouffville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
650 students
| Measure | Blessed Chiara Badano Catholic Elementary School Stouffville, Ontario | Harry Bowes Public School Stouffville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 76 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #509 of 3,871 | #1731 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #509 of 3,871 | #1731 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 155 | 650 |
| Enrolment | 155 | 650 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 71% | 72.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 85.7% | 72.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 2% |
| First language not English | 10% | 33% |
| Special education | 0% | 11% |
| 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 | Stouffville | Stouffville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | – | harrybowes.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Blessed Chiara Badano Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.1 vs 54.6).
- •Harry Bowes Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (72.7% vs 71%).
- •Blessed Chiara Badano Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85.7% vs 72.7%).
- •Harry Bowes Public School is the larger school with 650 students compared with 155.
- •Blessed Chiara Badano Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Harry Bowes 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 Blessed Chiara Badano Catholic Elementary School better than Harry Bowes Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Blessed Chiara Badano Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (76.1 vs 54.6 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 Blessed Chiara Badano Catholic Elementary School and Harry Bowes Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Stouffville and Stouffville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Blessed Chiara Badano Catholic Elementary School: 155. Harry Bowes Public School: 650. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Blessed Chiara Badano Catholic Elementary School and Harry Bowes Public School rank in Ontario?
Blessed Chiara Badano Catholic Elementary School is 509th of 3,871 and Harry Bowes Public School is 1731st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).