Dr Ross Tilley Public School vs Holy Family Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 636 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr Ross Tilley Public School
Bowmanville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
595 students
Holy Family Catholic Elementary School
Bowmanville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
760 students
| Measure | Dr Ross Tilley Public School Bowmanville, Ontario | Holy Family Catholic Elementary School Bowmanville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 56 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1620 of 3,871 | #2860 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1620 of 3,871 | #2860 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 595 | 760 |
| Enrolment | 595 | 760 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 59.3% | 58.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 83% | 62% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 3% |
| First language not English | 11% | 8% |
| Special education | 14% | 16% |
| 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 | Bowmanville | Bowmanville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | rosstilley.kprdsb.ca/ | HolyFamily.pvnccdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Dr Ross Tilley Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (56.3 vs 34.0).
- •Dr Ross Tilley Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (59.3% vs 58.7%).
- •Dr Ross Tilley Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83% vs 62%).
- •Holy Family Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 760 students compared with 595.
- •Dr Ross Tilley 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 Dr Ross Tilley Public School better than Holy Family Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Dr Ross Tilley Public School ranks higher (56.3 vs 34.0 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 Dr Ross Tilley Public School and Holy Family Catholic Elementary School?
About 636 m in a straight line, between Bowmanville and Bowmanville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dr Ross Tilley Public School: 595. Holy Family Catholic Elementary School: 760. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dr Ross Tilley Public School and Holy Family Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Dr Ross Tilley Public School is 1620th of 3,871 and Holy Family Catholic Elementary School is 2860th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).