Dawnview Public School vs Holy Family Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 521 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dawnview Public School
Hanover · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
195 students
Holy Family Separate School
Hanover · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
345 students
| Measure | Dawnview Public School Hanover, Ontario | Holy Family Separate School Hanover, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 50 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1978 of 3,871 | #1841 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1978 of 3,871 | #1841 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 195 | 345 |
| Enrolment | 195 | 345 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 80.7% | 75.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 73.3% | 75.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 5% | 5% |
| 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 | Hanover | Hanover |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.dnv.bwdsb.on.ca | hfs.bgcdsb.org/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (52.5 vs 50.2).
- •Dawnview Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (80.7% vs 75.7%).
- •Holy Family Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (75.3% vs 73.3%).
- •Holy Family Separate School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 195.
- •Dawnview Public School is a public school while Holy Family Separate 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 Dawnview Public School better than Holy Family Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Family Separate School ranks higher (52.5 vs 50.2 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 Dawnview Public School and Holy Family Separate School?
About 521 m in a straight line, between Hanover and Hanover in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dawnview Public School: 195. Holy Family Separate School: 345. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dawnview Public School and Holy Family Separate School rank in Ontario?
Dawnview Public School is 1978th of 3,871 and Holy Family Separate School is 1841st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).