Holy Name Catholic School vs Joyceville Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 9.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Name Catholic School
Kingston · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
135 students
Joyceville Public School
Joyceville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
200 students
| Measure | Holy Name Catholic School Kingston, Ontario | Joyceville Public School Joyceville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 87 Top 5% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #116 of 3,871 | #2631 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #116 of 3,871 | #2631 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 135 | 200 |
| Enrolment | 135 | 200 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 55.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 63.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | Kingston | Joyceville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/name/Pages/default.aspx | joycevilleps.limestone.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Name Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.7 vs 37.8).
- •Joyceville Public School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 135.
- •Holy Name Catholic School is a catholic school while Joyceville 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 School better than Joyceville Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Name Catholic School ranks higher (86.7 vs 37.8 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 School and Joyceville Public School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Kingston and Joyceville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Name Catholic School: 135. Joyceville Public School: 200. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Name Catholic School and Joyceville Public School rank in Ontario?
Holy Name Catholic School is 116th of 3,871 and Joyceville Public School is 2631st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).