Holy Rosary Catholic School vs John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 658 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Rosary Catholic School
Guelph · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
260 students
John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Guelph · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
2,115 students
| Measure | Holy Rosary Catholic School Guelph, Ontario | John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 37 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #2678 of 3,871 | #106 of 766 |
| National rank | #2678 of 3,871 | #106 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 260 | 2,115 |
| Enrolment | 260 | 2,115 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 66.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 60% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 76% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 90% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 4% |
| First language not English | 20% | 17% |
| Special education | 15% | 29% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | Guelph | Guelph |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/holyrosary/Pages/default.aspx | www.ugdsb.ca/jfr |
The verdict
- •John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.5 vs 37.4).
- •John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute is the larger school with 2,115 students compared with 260.
- •Holy Rosary Catholic School is a catholic school while John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute 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 John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute ranks higher (76.5 vs 37.4 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 John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute?
About 658 m in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Rosary Catholic School: 260. John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute: 2,115. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Rosary Catholic School and John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute rank in Ontario?
Holy Rosary Catholic School is 2678th of 3,871 and John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute is 106th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).