Holy Name of Mary School vs South Perth Centennial Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 4.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Name of Mary School
St Marys · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
205 students
South Perth Centennial Public School
St Marys · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
200 students
| Measure | Holy Name of Mary School St Marys, Ontario | South Perth Centennial Public School St Marys, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 49 Lower 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #2030 of 3,871 | #61 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2030 of 3,871 | #61 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 205 | 200 |
| Enrolment | 205 | 200 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 50% | 87.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76.7% | 87.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 0% |
| Special education | 5% | 10% |
| 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 | St Marys | St Marys |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.huronperthcatholic.ca/holyname/Pages/default.aspx | southperth.amdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •South Perth Centennial Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (88.3 vs 49.3).
- •South Perth Centennial Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (87.7% vs 50%).
- •South Perth Centennial Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (87.3% vs 76.7%).
- •Holy Name of Mary School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 200.
- •Holy Name of Mary School is a catholic school while South Perth Centennial 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 of Mary School better than South Perth Centennial Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), South Perth Centennial Public School ranks higher (88.3 vs 49.3 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 of Mary School and South Perth Centennial Public School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between St Marys and St Marys in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Name of Mary School: 205. South Perth Centennial Public School: 200. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Name of Mary School and South Perth Centennial Public School rank in Ontario?
Holy Name of Mary School is 2030th of 3,871 and South Perth Centennial Public School is 61st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).