Gordon Price School vs Holy Name of Mary Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gordon Price School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
385 students
Holy Name of Mary Catholic Elementary School
Ancaster · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
305 students
| Measure | Gordon Price School Hamilton, Ontario | Holy Name of Mary Catholic Elementary School Ancaster, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 28 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #3094 of 3,871 | #297 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3094 of 3,871 | #297 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 385 | 305 |
| Enrolment | 385 | 305 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 48.3% | 73.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69.3% | 94.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 40% | 10% |
| Special education | 5% | 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 | Hamilton | Ancaster |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/gordonprice/ | hnom.hwcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Name of Mary Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (80.5 vs 28.0).
- •Holy Name of Mary Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (73.7% vs 48.3%).
- •Holy Name of Mary Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (94.3% vs 69.3%).
- •Gordon Price School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 305.
- •Gordon Price School is a public school while Holy Name of Mary 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 Gordon Price School better than Holy Name of Mary Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Name of Mary Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (80.5 vs 28.0 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 Gordon Price School and Holy Name of Mary Catholic Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Ancaster in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Gordon Price School: 385. Holy Name of Mary Catholic Elementary School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Gordon Price School and Holy Name of Mary Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Gordon Price School is 3094th of 3,871 and Holy Name of Mary Catholic Elementary School is 297th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).