Fairlawn Elementary Public School vs Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairlawn Elementary Public School
Brampton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
585 students
Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School
Brampton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
195 students
| Measure | Fairlawn Elementary Public School Brampton, Ontario | Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School Brampton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 32 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2967 of 3,871 | #1586 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2967 of 3,871 | #1586 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 585 | 195 |
| Enrolment | 585 | 195 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 57.3% | 62.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 68% | 83% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 8% | 5% |
| First language not English | 60% | 20% |
| Special education | 8% | 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 | Brampton | Brampton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.peelschools.org/1443/ | www.dpcdsb.org/SPRIT |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (57.0 vs 31.7).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (62.7% vs 57.3%).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83% vs 68%).
- •Fairlawn Elementary Public School is the larger school with 585 students compared with 195.
- •Fairlawn Elementary Public School is a public school while Holy Spirit 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 Fairlawn Elementary Public School better than Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (57.0 vs 31.7 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 Fairlawn Elementary Public School and Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Brampton and Brampton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Fairlawn Elementary Public School: 585. Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School: 195. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Fairlawn Elementary Public School and Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Fairlawn Elementary Public School is 2967th of 3,871 and Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School is 1586th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).