Holy Name Catholic Elementary School vs Ross Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Name Catholic Elementary School
Welland · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
430 students
Ross Public School
Welland · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
290 students
| Measure | Holy Name Catholic Elementary School Welland, Ontario | Ross Public School Welland, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 76 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #535 of 3,871 | #2219 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #535 of 3,871 | #2219 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 430 | 290 |
| Enrolment | 430 | 290 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 94.7% | 52% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 77% | 77.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 20% |
| 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 | Welland | Welland |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/holyname/ | ross.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Name Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (75.6 vs 46.0).
- •Holy Name Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (94.7% vs 52%).
- •Ross Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (77.7% vs 77%).
- •Holy Name Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 290.
- •Holy Name Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Ross 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 Name Catholic Elementary School better than Ross Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Name Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (75.6 vs 46.0 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 Name Catholic Elementary School and Ross Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Welland and Welland in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Name Catholic Elementary School: 430. Ross Public School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Name Catholic Elementary School and Ross Public School rank in Ontario?
Holy Name Catholic Elementary School is 535th of 3,871 and Ross Public School is 2219th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).