Holy Family Catholic School vs St Ambrose Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
220 students
St Ambrose Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
515 students
| Measure | Holy Family Catholic School Toronto, Ontario | St Ambrose Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 16 Lower 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #3562 of 3,871 | #371 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3562 of 3,871 | #371 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 220 | 515 |
| Enrolment | 220 | 515 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 20% | 88% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69.3% | 82.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 1% |
| First language not English | 20% | 13% |
| Special education | 20% | 11% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | holyfamily.tcdsb.org | stambrose.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Ambrose Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (78.6 vs 16.4).
- •St Ambrose Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (88% vs 20%).
- •St Ambrose Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (82.3% vs 69.3%).
- •St Ambrose Catholic School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 220.
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 Holy Family Catholic School better than St Ambrose Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Ambrose Catholic School ranks higher (78.6 vs 16.4 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 Holy Family Catholic School and St Ambrose Catholic School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Family Catholic School: 220. St Ambrose Catholic School: 515. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Family Catholic School and St Ambrose Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Holy Family Catholic School is 3562nd of 3,871 and St Ambrose Catholic School is 371st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).