Essex District High School vs Holy Name Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Essex District High School
Essex · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
695 students
Holy Name Catholic School
Essex · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
390 students
| Measure | Essex District High School Essex, Ontario | Holy Name Catholic School Essex, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #319 of 766 | #945 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #319 of 766 | #945 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 695 | 390 |
| Enrolment | 695 | 390 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 74.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 84.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 63% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 79% | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 5% |
| First language not English | 2% | 0% |
| Special education | 24% | 20% |
| 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 | Essex | Essex |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.publicboard.ca/school/edhs/Pages/default.aspx | www.wecdsb.on.ca/hne |
The verdict
- •Holy Name Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (67.5 vs 55.2).
- •Essex District High School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 390.
- •Essex District High School is a public school while Holy Name 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 Essex District High School better than Holy Name Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Name Catholic School ranks higher (67.5 vs 55.2 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 Essex District High School and Holy Name Catholic School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Essex and Essex in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Essex District High School: 695. Holy Name Catholic School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Essex District High School and Holy Name Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Essex District High School is 319th of 766 and Holy Name Catholic School is 945th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).