Holy Family Elementary School vs Lord Dorchester Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 7.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Elementary School
London · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
255 students
Lord Dorchester Secondary School
Dorchester · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
605 students
| Measure | Holy Family Elementary School London, Ontario | Lord Dorchester Secondary School Dorchester, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 36 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2749 of 3,871 | #328 of 766 |
| National rank | #2749 of 3,871 | #328 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 255 | 605 |
| Enrolment | 255 | 605 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 62.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 63% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 74% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 3% |
| First language not English | 5% | 6% |
| Special education | 15% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | London | Dorchester |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ldcsb.ca/school/FAL/ | www.tvdsb.ca/LordDorchester.cfm |
The verdict
- •Lord Dorchester Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (54.6 vs 36.0).
- •Lord Dorchester Secondary School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 255.
- •Holy Family Elementary School is a catholic school while Lord Dorchester Secondary School 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 Elementary School better than Lord Dorchester Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Lord Dorchester Secondary School ranks higher (54.6 vs 36.0 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 Holy Family Elementary School and Lord Dorchester Secondary School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between London and Dorchester in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Family Elementary School: 255. Lord Dorchester Secondary School: 605. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Family Elementary School and Lord Dorchester Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Holy Family Elementary School is 2749th of 3,871 and Lord Dorchester Secondary School is 328th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).