Holy Names Catholic High School vs Northwood Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 268 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Names Catholic High School
Windsor · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,165 students
Northwood Public School
Windsor · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
895 students
| Measure | Holy Names Catholic High School Windsor, Ontario | Northwood Public School Windsor, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 60 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #276 of 766 | #2163 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #276 of 766 | #2163 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,165 | 895 |
| Enrolment | 1,165 | 895 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 71.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 81% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 60% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 97% | – |
| Low-income households | 12% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 7% | 12% |
| First language not English | 21% | 52% |
| Special education | 15% | 12% |
| 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 | Windsor | Windsor |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.wecdsb.on.ca/hnhs | www.gecdsb.on.ca/schools/elem/northwoo |
The verdict
- •Holy Names Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (60.2 vs 47.1).
- •Holy Names Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,165 students compared with 895.
- •Holy Names Catholic High School is a catholic school while Northwood 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 Names Catholic High School better than Northwood Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Names Catholic High School ranks higher (60.2 vs 47.1 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 Names Catholic High School and Northwood Public School?
About 268 m in a straight line, between Windsor and Windsor in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Names Catholic High School: 1,165. Northwood Public School: 895. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Names Catholic High School and Northwood Public School rank in Ontario?
Holy Names Catholic High School is 276th of 766 and Northwood Public School is 2163rd of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).