Glen Williams Public School vs Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Williams Public School
Glen Williams · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
230 students
Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School
Halton Hills · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
465 students
| Measure | Glen Williams Public School Glen Williams, Ontario | Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School Halton Hills, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 65 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1075 of 3,871 | #1801 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1075 of 3,871 | #1801 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 230 | 465 |
| Enrolment | 230 | 465 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70% | 60.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 73% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 20% | 10% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Glen Williams | Halton Hills |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | glw.hdsb.ca/ | schools.hcdsb.org/hlyc/ |
The verdict
- •Glen Williams Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (65.0 vs 53.1).
- •Glen Williams Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (70% vs 60.3%).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 230.
- •Glen Williams Public School is a public school while Holy Cross 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 Glen Williams Public School better than Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Glen Williams Public School ranks higher (65.0 vs 53.1 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 Glen Williams Public School and Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Glen Williams and Halton Hills in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Glen Williams Public School: 230. Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School: 465. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Glen Williams Public School and Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Glen Williams Public School is 1075th of 3,871 and Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School is 1801st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).