Holy Family School vs North Ward School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 656 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family School
Paris · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
240 students
North Ward School
Paris · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
505 students
| Measure | Holy Family School Paris, Ontario | North Ward School Paris, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 68 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #908 of 3,871 | #2494 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #908 of 3,871 | #2494 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 240 | 505 |
| Enrolment | 240 | 505 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 84% | 62.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 79.3% | 68% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 4% |
| First language not English | 5% | 14% |
| Special education | 10% | 8% |
| 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 | Paris | Paris |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.holyfamilyparis.ca/ | granderie.ca/northward/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Family School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (68.2 vs 40.9).
- •Holy Family School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (84% vs 62.3%).
- •Holy Family School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (79.3% vs 68%).
- •North Ward School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 240.
- •Holy Family School is a catholic school while North Ward 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 North Ward School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Family School ranks higher (68.2 vs 40.9 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 North Ward School?
About 656 m in a straight line, between Paris and Paris in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Family School: 240. North Ward School: 505. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Family School and North Ward School rank in Ontario?
Holy Family School is 908th of 3,871 and North Ward School is 2494th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).