École Hillcrest Public School vs Holy Rosary Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 8.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École Hillcrest Public School
Petrolia · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
275 students
Holy Rosary Catholic School
Wyoming · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
100 students
| Measure | École Hillcrest Public School Petrolia, Ontario | Holy Rosary Catholic School Wyoming, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 77 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #437 of 3,871 | #564 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #437 of 3,871 | #564 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 275 | 100 |
| Enrolment | 275 | 100 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 74.3% | 76.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 84% | 80.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Petrolia | Wyoming |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | hillcrest.lkdsb.net/ | www.st-clair.net/hrw/ |
The verdict
- •École Hillcrest Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (77.0 vs 75.0).
- •Holy Rosary Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (76.3% vs 74.3%).
- •École Hillcrest Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (84% vs 80.7%).
- •École Hillcrest Public School is the larger school with 275 students compared with 100.
- •École Hillcrest Public School is a public school while Holy Rosary Catholic 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 École Hillcrest Public School better than Holy Rosary Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), École Hillcrest Public School ranks higher (77.0 vs 75.0 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 École Hillcrest Public School and Holy Rosary Catholic School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Petrolia and Wyoming in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École Hillcrest Public School: 275. Holy Rosary Catholic School: 100. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École Hillcrest Public School and Holy Rosary Catholic School rank in Ontario?
École Hillcrest Public School is 437th of 3,871 and Holy Rosary Catholic School is 564th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).