Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School vs Prince of Wales Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School
Thorold · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
815 students
Prince of Wales Public School
Thorold · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
290 students
| Measure | Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School Thorold, Ontario | Prince of Wales Public School Thorold, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 46 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2250 of 3,871 | #1617 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2250 of 3,871 | #1617 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 815 | 290 |
| Enrolment | 815 | 290 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 77% | 68% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 68.3% | 81% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 11% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 14% | 10% |
| Special education | 13% | 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 | Thorold | Thorold |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/monsignor-clancy/ | princewaless.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Prince of Wales Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (56.5 vs 45.5).
- •Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (77% vs 68%).
- •Prince of Wales Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (81% vs 68.3%).
- •Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 815 students compared with 290.
- •Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary 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 Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School better than Prince of Wales Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Prince of Wales Public School ranks higher (56.5 vs 45.5 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 Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School and Prince of Wales Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Thorold and Thorold in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School: 815. Prince of Wales Public School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School and Prince of Wales Public School rank in Ontario?
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School is 2250th of 3,871 and Prince of Wales Public School is 1617th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).