Holy Name Separate School vs Rockwood Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 3.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Name Separate School
Pembroke · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
110 students
Rockwood Public School
Pembroke · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
395 students
| Measure | Holy Name Separate School Pembroke, Ontario | Rockwood Public School Pembroke, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 7 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3792 of 3,871 | #1889 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3792 of 3,871 | #1889 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 110 | 395 |
| Enrolment | 110 | 395 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 69.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 51% | 68.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 25% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 30% | 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 | Pembroke | Pembroke |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | rccdsb.edu.on.ca/our-schools/holy-name/ | rck.rcdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Rockwood Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (51.8 vs 7.2).
- •Rockwood Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (68.7% vs 51%).
- •Rockwood Public School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 110.
- •Holy Name Separate School is a catholic school while Rockwood 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 Separate School better than Rockwood Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Rockwood Public School ranks higher (51.8 vs 7.2 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 Separate School and Rockwood Public School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Pembroke and Pembroke in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Name Separate School: 110. Rockwood Public School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Name Separate School and Rockwood Public School rank in Ontario?
Holy Name Separate School is 3792nd of 3,871 and Rockwood Public School is 1889th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).