Holy Name of Mary Separate School vs Naismith Memorial 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 of Mary Separate School
Almonte · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
375 students
Naismith Memorial Public School
Almonte · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
335 students
| Measure | Holy Name of Mary Separate School Almonte, Ontario | Naismith Memorial Public School Almonte, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 70 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #827 of 3,871 | #1755 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #827 of 3,871 | #1755 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 375 | 335 |
| Enrolment | 375 | 335 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 71.3% | 53.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 79.7% | 79.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 0% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Almonte | Almonte |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.hnom.cdsbeo.on.ca | naismith.ucdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Holy Name of Mary Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (69.6 vs 54.4).
- •Holy Name of Mary Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (71.3% vs 53.7%).
- •Holy Name of Mary Separate School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 335.
- •Holy Name of Mary Separate School is a catholic school while Naismith Memorial 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 Separate School better than Naismith Memorial Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Name of Mary Separate School ranks higher (69.6 vs 54.4 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 Separate School and Naismith Memorial Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Almonte and Almonte in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Name of Mary Separate School: 375. Naismith Memorial Public School: 335. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Name of Mary Separate School and Naismith Memorial Public School rank in Ontario?
Holy Name of Mary Separate School is 827th of 3,871 and Naismith Memorial Public School is 1755th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).