Holy Rosary Catholic School vs St Patrick Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km 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
St Patrick Catholic School
Guelph · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
270 students
| Measure | Holy Rosary Catholic School Guelph, Ontario | St Patrick Catholic School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 37 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2678 of 3,871 | #1052 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2678 of 3,871 | #1052 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 260 | 270 |
| Enrolment | 260 | 270 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 66.3% | 62% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 60% | 92% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 20% | 30% |
| 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.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/stpatrick/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St Patrick Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (65.4 vs 37.4).
- •Holy Rosary Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (66.3% vs 62%).
- •St Patrick Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (92% vs 60%).
- •St Patrick Catholic School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 260.
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 St Patrick Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Patrick Catholic School ranks higher (65.4 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 St Patrick Catholic School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Rosary Catholic School: 260. St Patrick Catholic School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Rosary Catholic School and St Patrick Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Holy Rosary Catholic School is 2678th of 3,871 and St Patrick Catholic School is 1052nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).