Ernest Cumberland Elementary School vs Holy Family School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 367 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernest Cumberland Elementary School
Alliston · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
635 students
Holy Family School
Alliston · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
495 students
| Measure | Ernest Cumberland Elementary School Alliston, Ontario | Holy Family School Alliston, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 46 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2208 of 3,871 | #2449 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2208 of 3,871 | #2449 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 635 | 495 |
| Enrolment | 635 | 495 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 63.3% | 61% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75.3% | 74% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 8% | 10% |
| First language not English | 12% | 10% |
| Special education | 14% | 25% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Alliston | Alliston |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ern.scdsb.on.ca/ | hfa.schools.smcdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Ernest Cumberland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (46.1 vs 41.7).
- •Ernest Cumberland Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (63.3% vs 61%).
- •Ernest Cumberland Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (75.3% vs 74%).
- •Ernest Cumberland Elementary School is the larger school with 635 students compared with 495.
- •Ernest Cumberland Elementary School is a public school while Holy Family 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 Ernest Cumberland Elementary School better than Holy Family School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Ernest Cumberland Elementary School ranks higher (46.1 vs 41.7 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 Ernest Cumberland Elementary School and Holy Family School?
About 367 m in a straight line, between Alliston and Alliston in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ernest Cumberland Elementary School: 635. Holy Family School: 495. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ernest Cumberland Elementary School and Holy Family School rank in Ontario?
Ernest Cumberland Elementary School is 2208th of 3,871 and Holy Family School is 2449th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).