Forest Glen Public School vs Holy Family Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Glen Public School
New Hamburg · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
540 students
Holy Family Catholic Elementary School
New Hamburg · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
405 students
| Measure | Forest Glen Public School New Hamburg, Ontario | Holy Family Catholic Elementary School New Hamburg, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 63 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1167 of 3,871 | #2066 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1167 of 3,871 | #2066 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 540 | 405 |
| Enrolment | 540 | 405 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 73.7% | 71.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 79% | 63.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 4% | 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 | New Hamburg | New Hamburg |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | fgl.wrdsb.ca | holyfamily.wcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Forest Glen Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (63.4 vs 48.8).
- •Forest Glen Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (73.7% vs 71.3%).
- •Forest Glen Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (79% vs 63.3%).
- •Forest Glen Public School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 405.
- •Forest Glen 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 Forest Glen Public School better than Holy Family Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Forest Glen Public School ranks higher (63.4 vs 48.8 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 Forest Glen Public School and Holy Family Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between New Hamburg and New Hamburg in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Forest Glen Public School: 540. Holy Family Catholic Elementary School: 405. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Forest Glen Public School and Holy Family Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Forest Glen Public School is 1167th of 3,871 and Holy Family Catholic Elementary School is 2066th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).