Columbia Elementary vs Holy Cross School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary
Penticton · Public elementary
942 students
Holy Cross School
Penticton · Independent elementary and secondary
659 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary Penticton, British Columbia | Holy Cross School Penticton, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 37 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #813 of 1,275 | #478 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #813 of 1,275 | #478 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 942 | 659 |
| Enrolment | 942 | 659 |
| 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 | 453 | 483 |
| FSA numeracy score | 445 | 467 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 453 | 466 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 445 | 472 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 500 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 462 |
| city or town | Penticton | Penticton |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (62.0 vs 37.3).
- •Columbia Elementary is the larger school with 942 students compared with 659.
- •Columbia Elementary is a public school while Holy Cross 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 Columbia Elementary better than Holy Cross School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Cross School ranks higher (62.0 vs 37.3 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 Columbia Elementary and Holy Cross School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Penticton and Penticton in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Columbia Elementary: 942. Holy Cross School: 659. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Columbia Elementary and Holy Cross School rank in British Columbia?
Columbia Elementary is 813th of 1,275 and Holy Cross School is 478th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).