Holy Rosary Catholic School vs Ottawa Crescent Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 816 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
Ottawa Crescent Public School
Guelph · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
235 students
| Measure | Holy Rosary Catholic School Guelph, Ontario | Ottawa Crescent Public School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 37 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2678 of 3,871 | #3299 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2678 of 3,871 | #3299 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 260 | 235 |
| Enrolment | 260 | 235 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 66.3% | 43% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 60% | 64% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 10% |
| First language not English | 20% | 20% |
| Special education | 15% | 15% |
| 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 | Guelph | Guelph |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/holyrosary/Pages/default.aspx | www.ugdsb.ca/ottawacres |
The verdict
- •Holy Rosary Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (37.4 vs 23.9).
- •Holy Rosary Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (66.3% vs 43%).
- •Ottawa Crescent Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (64% vs 60%).
- •Holy Rosary Catholic School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 235.
- •Holy Rosary Catholic School is a catholic school while Ottawa Crescent 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 Ottawa Crescent Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Rosary Catholic School ranks higher (37.4 vs 23.9 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 Ottawa Crescent Public School?
About 816 m in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Rosary Catholic School: 260. Ottawa Crescent Public School: 235. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Rosary Catholic School and Ottawa Crescent Public School rank in Ontario?
Holy Rosary Catholic School is 2678th of 3,871 and Ottawa Crescent Public School is 3299th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).