Hillcrest Community School vs Holy Rosary Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 675 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Community School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
320 students
Holy Rosary Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
270 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Community School Toronto, Ontario | Holy Rosary Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 75 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #563 of 3,871 | #647 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #563 of 3,871 | #647 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 320 | 270 |
| Enrolment | 320 | 270 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 86.3% | 96.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 83% | 82% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 30% |
| 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 | Toronto | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tdsb.on.ca/schools/index.asp?schno=5232 | holyrosary.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Community School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (75.0 vs 73.0).
- •Holy Rosary Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (96.3% vs 86.3%).
- •Hillcrest Community School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83% vs 82%).
- •Hillcrest Community School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 270.
- •Hillcrest Community School is a public school while Holy Rosary 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 Hillcrest Community School better than Holy Rosary Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Hillcrest Community School ranks higher (75.0 vs 73.0 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 Hillcrest Community School and Holy Rosary Catholic School?
About 675 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Hillcrest Community School: 320. Holy Rosary Catholic School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Hillcrest Community School and Holy Rosary Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Hillcrest Community School is 563rd of 3,871 and Holy Rosary Catholic School is 647th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).