Holly Meadows Elementary School vs St Bernadette Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 988 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holly Meadows Elementary School
Barrie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
590 students
St Bernadette Elementary School
Barrie · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
340 students
| Measure | Holly Meadows Elementary School Barrie, Ontario | St Bernadette Elementary School Barrie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 53 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1840 of 3,871 | #3212 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1840 of 3,871 | #3212 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 590 | 340 |
| Enrolment | 590 | 340 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70.7% | 63.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 73.7% | 54% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 5% |
| First language not English | 19% | 20% |
| Special education | 11% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Barrie | Barrie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | hol.scdsb.on.ca/ | ber.schools.smcdsb.on.ca/cms/One.aspx |
The verdict
- •Holly Meadows Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (52.5 vs 26.1).
- •Holly Meadows Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (70.7% vs 63.3%).
- •Holly Meadows Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (73.7% vs 54%).
- •Holly Meadows Elementary School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 340.
- •Holly Meadows Elementary School is a public school while St Bernadette 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 Holly Meadows Elementary School better than St Bernadette Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holly Meadows Elementary School ranks higher (52.5 vs 26.1 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 Holly Meadows Elementary School and St Bernadette Elementary School?
About 988 m in a straight line, between Barrie and Barrie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holly Meadows Elementary School: 590. St Bernadette Elementary School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holly Meadows Elementary School and St Bernadette Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Holly Meadows Elementary School is 1840th of 3,871 and St Bernadette Elementary School is 3212th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).