Holy Name of Mary Separate School vs R Tait McKenzie Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 206 m 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
R Tait McKenzie Public School
Almonte · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
305 students
| Measure | Holy Name of Mary Separate School Almonte, Ontario | R Tait McKenzie Public School Almonte, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 70 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #827 of 3,871 | #530 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #827 of 3,871 | #530 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 375 | 305 |
| Enrolment | 375 | 305 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 71.3% | 75% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 79.7% | 82.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 15% |
| 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 | rtaitmckenzie.ucdsb.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •R Tait McKenzie Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (75.7 vs 69.6).
- •R Tait McKenzie Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (75% vs 71.3%).
- •R Tait McKenzie Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (82.3% vs 79.7%).
- •Holy Name of Mary Separate School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 305.
- •Holy Name of Mary Separate School is a catholic school while R Tait McKenzie 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 R Tait McKenzie Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), R Tait McKenzie Public School ranks higher (75.7 vs 69.6 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 R Tait McKenzie Public School?
About 206 m in a straight line, between Almonte and Almonte in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Name of Mary Separate School: 375. R Tait McKenzie Public School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Name of Mary Separate School and R Tait McKenzie Public School rank in Ontario?
Holy Name of Mary Separate School is 827th of 3,871 and R Tait McKenzie Public School is 530th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).