Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School vs St Michael Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 267 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School
Waterloo · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
560 students
St Michael Catholic School
Belleville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
560 students
| Measure | Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School Waterloo, Ontario | St Michael Catholic School Belleville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 43 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2371 of 3,871 | #3111 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2371 of 3,871 | #3111 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 560 | 560 |
| Enrolment | 560 | 560 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68.3% | 61.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 78.3% | 61.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 14% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 12% | 4% |
| First language not English | 38% | 11% |
| Special education | 14% | 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 | Waterloo | Belleville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | holyrosary.wcdsb.ca | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/mich/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (43.2 vs 27.6).
- •Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (68.3% vs 61.3%).
- •Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (78.3% vs 61.7%).
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 Rosary Catholic Elementary School better than St Michael Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (43.2 vs 27.6 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 Rosary Catholic Elementary School and St Michael Catholic School?
About 267 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Belleville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School: 560. St Michael Catholic School: 560. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School and St Michael Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School is 2371st of 3,871 and St Michael Catholic School is 3111th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).