Holy Family Separate School vs John Diefenbaker Senior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Separate School
Hanover · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
345 students
John Diefenbaker Senior School
Hanover · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
625 students
| Measure | Holy Family Separate School Hanover, Ontario | John Diefenbaker Senior School Hanover, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 53 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1841 of 3,871 | #551 of 766 |
| National rank | #1841 of 3,871 | #551 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 345 | 625 |
| Enrolment | 345 | 625 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 75.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 54% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 79% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 8% |
| First language not English | 5% | 2% |
| Special education | 10% | 36% |
| 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 | Hanover | Hanover |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | hfs.bgcdsb.org/ | www.jdss.bwdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (52.5 vs 34.2).
- •John Diefenbaker Senior School is the larger school with 625 students compared with 345.
- •Holy Family Separate School is a catholic school while John Diefenbaker Senior 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 Separate School better than John Diefenbaker Senior School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Family Separate School ranks higher (52.5 vs 34.2 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 Separate School and John Diefenbaker Senior School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hanover and Hanover in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Family Separate School: 345. John Diefenbaker Senior School: 625. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Family Separate School and John Diefenbaker Senior School rank in Ontario?
Holy Family Separate School is 1841st of 3,871 and John Diefenbaker Senior School is 551st of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).