Alpha Secondary vs Holy Cross Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 874 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alpha Secondary
Burnaby · Public secondary
3,819 students
Holy Cross Elementary School
Burnaby · Independent elementary
781 students
| Measure | Alpha Secondary Burnaby, British Columbia | Holy Cross Elementary School Burnaby, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 100 Top 5% |
| Province rank | – | #5 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #5 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 3,819 | 781 |
| Enrolment | 3,819 | 781 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | – | – |
| Parents without a credential | – | – |
| First language not English | – | – |
| Special education | – | – |
| Identified as gifted | – | – |
| FSA literacy score | – | 628 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 653 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 633 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 687 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 623 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 619 |
| city or town | Burnaby | Burnaby |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alpha Secondary is the larger school with 3,819 students compared with 781.
- •Alpha Secondary is a public school while Holy Cross Elementary School is a independent 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 Alpha Secondary better than Holy Cross Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alpha Secondary and Holy Cross Elementary School?
About 874 m in a straight line, between Burnaby and Burnaby in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Alpha Secondary: 3,819. Holy Cross Elementary School: 781. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Alpha Secondary and Holy Cross Elementary School rank in British Columbia?
Alpha Secondary is unranked and Holy Cross Elementary School is 5th of 1,275 among secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).