Holy Cross School vs Penticton Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 780 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross School
Penticton · Independent elementary and secondary
659 students
Penticton Secondary
Penticton · Public secondary
4,314 students
| Measure | Holy Cross School Penticton, British Columbia | Penticton Secondary Penticton, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 62 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #478 of 1,275 | – |
| National rank | #478 of 1,275 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Elementary and secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 659 | 4,314 |
| Enrolment | 659 | 4,314 |
| 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 | 483 | – |
| FSA numeracy score | 467 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 466 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 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
- •Penticton Secondary is the larger school with 4,314 students compared with 659.
- •Holy Cross School is a independent school while Penticton Secondary 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 Cross School better than Penticton Secondary?
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 Holy Cross School and Penticton Secondary?
About 780 m in a straight line, between Penticton and Penticton in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Cross School: 659. Penticton Secondary: 4,314. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Cross School and Penticton Secondary rank in British Columbia?
Holy Cross School is 478th of 1,275 and Penticton Secondary is unranked among elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).