H W Burgess Public School vs Holy Family Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
H W Burgess Public School
Wallaceburg · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
180 students
Holy Family Catholic School
Wallaceburg · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
220 students
| Measure | H W Burgess Public School Wallaceburg, Ontario | Holy Family Catholic School Wallaceburg, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 48 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2117 of 3,871 | #3083 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2117 of 3,871 | #3083 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 180 | 220 |
| Enrolment | 180 | 220 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 69% | 58% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76% | 62.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | Wallaceburg | Wallaceburg |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | hwburgess.lkdsb.net/ | www.st-clair.net/hfw/ |
The verdict
- •H W Burgess Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (47.9 vs 28.4).
- •H W Burgess Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (69% vs 58%).
- •H W Burgess Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76% vs 62.7%).
- •Holy Family Catholic School is the larger school with 220 students compared with 180.
- •H W Burgess Public School is a public school while Holy Family Catholic 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 H W Burgess Public School better than Holy Family Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), H W Burgess Public School ranks higher (47.9 vs 28.4 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 H W Burgess Public School and Holy Family Catholic School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wallaceburg and Wallaceburg in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
H W Burgess Public School: 180. Holy Family Catholic School: 220. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do H W Burgess Public School and Holy Family Catholic School rank in Ontario?
H W Burgess Public School is 2117th of 3,871 and Holy Family Catholic School is 3083rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).