Holy Family School vs James Bolton Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family School
Bolton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
400 students
James Bolton Public School
Bolton · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
375 students
| Measure | Holy Family School Bolton, Ontario | James Bolton Public School Bolton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 69 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #864 of 3,871 | #1568 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #864 of 3,871 | #1568 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 400 | 375 |
| Enrolment | 400 | 375 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 69% | 59.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 10% |
| Special education | 5% | 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 | Bolton | Bolton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.dpcdsb.org/HOFAM | schools.peelschools.org/1465/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Holy Family School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (69.0 vs 57.3).
- •Holy Family School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (69% vs 59.3%).
- •Holy Family School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 375.
- •Holy Family School is a catholic school while James Bolton Public 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 School better than James Bolton Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Family School ranks higher (69.0 vs 57.3 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 School and James Bolton Public School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Family School: 400. James Bolton Public School: 375. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Family School and James Bolton Public School rank in Ontario?
Holy Family School is 864th of 3,871 and James Bolton Public School is 1568th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).