Holy Family Separate School vs Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 109 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
Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School
Barrie · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
345 students
| Measure | Holy Family Separate School Hanover, Ontario | Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School Barrie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 53 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1841 of 3,871 | #1378 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1841 of 3,871 | #1378 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 345 | 345 |
| Enrolment | 345 | 345 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 75.7% | 63.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75.3% | 76.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 15% |
| Special education | 10% | 45% |
| 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 | Hanover | Barrie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | hfs.bgcdsb.org/ | scd.schools.smcdsb.on.ca/cms/One.aspx |
The verdict
- •Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (59.4 vs 52.5).
- •Holy Family Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (75.7% vs 63.3%).
- •Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76.3% vs 75.3%).
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 Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School ranks higher (59.4 vs 52.5 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 Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School?
About 109 km in a straight line, between Hanover and Barrie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Family Separate School: 345. Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School: 345. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Family Separate School and Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Holy Family Separate School is 1841st of 3,871 and Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School is 1378th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).