Gordon Public School vs Holy Name Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gordon Public School
Welland · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
555 students
Holy Name Catholic Elementary School
Welland · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
430 students
| Measure | Gordon Public School Welland, Ontario | Holy Name Catholic Elementary School Welland, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 63 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1203 of 3,871 | #535 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1203 of 3,871 | #535 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 555 | 430 |
| Enrolment | 555 | 430 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 78% | 94.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 79.7% | 77% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 9% | 10% |
| Special education | 17% | 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 | Welland | Welland |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | gordon.dsbn.org/ | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/holyname/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Name Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (75.6 vs 62.8).
- •Holy Name Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (94.7% vs 78%).
- •Gordon Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (79.7% vs 77%).
- •Gordon Public School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 430.
- •Gordon Public School is a public school while Holy Name 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 Public School better than Holy Name Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Name Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (75.6 vs 62.8 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 Gordon Public School and Holy Name Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Welland and Welland in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Gordon Public School: 555. Holy Name Catholic Elementary School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Gordon Public School and Holy Name Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Gordon Public School is 1203rd of 3,871 and Holy Name Catholic Elementary School is 535th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).