Holy Rosary Catholic School vs Prince of Wales Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 227 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Rosary Catholic School
Belleville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
250 students
Prince of Wales Public School
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
320 students
| Measure | Holy Rosary Catholic School Belleville, Ontario | Prince of Wales Public School Belleville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 42 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2420 of 3,871 | #3741 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2420 of 3,871 | #3741 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 250 | 320 |
| Enrolment | 250 | 320 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 55.7% | 40.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 73.3% | 47.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 10% | 5% |
| Special education | 20% | 30% |
| 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 | Belleville | Belleville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/rosa/Pages/default.aspx | powales.hpedsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Holy Rosary Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (42.2 vs 9.9).
- •Holy Rosary Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (55.7% vs 40.7%).
- •Holy Rosary Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (73.3% vs 47.7%).
- •Prince of Wales Public School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 250.
- •Holy Rosary Catholic School is a catholic school while Prince of Wales 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 Rosary Catholic School better than Prince of Wales Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Rosary Catholic School ranks higher (42.2 vs 9.9 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 School and Prince of Wales Public School?
About 227 m in a straight line, between Belleville and Belleville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Rosary Catholic School: 250. Prince of Wales Public School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Rosary Catholic School and Prince of Wales Public School rank in Ontario?
Holy Rosary Catholic School is 2420th of 3,871 and Prince of Wales Public School is 3741st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).