Holy Family Catholic School vs Wallaceburg DSS-Gr. 7 & 8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Catholic School
Wallaceburg · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
220 students
Wallaceburg DSS-Gr. 7 & 8
Wallaceburg · Public elementary · Grades 4-8
140 students
| Measure | Holy Family Catholic School Wallaceburg, Ontario | Wallaceburg DSS-Gr. 7 & 8 Wallaceburg, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 28 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3083 of 3,871 | #3216 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3083 of 3,871 | #3216 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 4-8 |
| Students | 220 | 140 |
| Enrolment | 220 | 140 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 58% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 62.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 20% | 40% |
| 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 | www.st-clair.net/hfw/ | wdss.lkdsb.net |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (28.4 vs 26.1).
- •Holy Family Catholic School is the larger school with 220 students compared with 140.
- •Holy Family Catholic School is a catholic school while Wallaceburg DSS-Gr. 7 & 8 is a public 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 Holy Family Catholic School better than Wallaceburg DSS-Gr. 7 & 8?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Family Catholic School ranks higher (28.4 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 Holy Family Catholic School and Wallaceburg DSS-Gr. 7 & 8?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wallaceburg and Wallaceburg in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Family Catholic School: 220. Wallaceburg DSS-Gr. 7 & 8: 140. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Family Catholic School and Wallaceburg DSS-Gr. 7 & 8 rank in Ontario?
Holy Family Catholic School is 3083rd of 3,871 and Wallaceburg DSS-Gr. 7 & 8 is 3216th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).