Holy Cross School vs Queens Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross School
Penticton · Independent elementary and secondary
659 students
Queens Park Elementary
Penticton · Public elementary
840 students
| Measure | Holy Cross School Penticton, British Columbia | Queens Park Elementary Penticton, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 62 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #478 of 1,275 | #960 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #478 of 1,275 | #960 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Elementary and secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 659 | 840 |
| Enrolment | 659 | 840 |
| 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 | 433 |
| FSA numeracy score | 467 | 434 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 466 | 433 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 472 | 434 |
| 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 26.0).
- •Queens Park Elementary is the larger school with 840 students compared with 659.
- •Holy Cross School is a independent school while Queens Park Elementary 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 Queens Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Cross School ranks higher (62.0 vs 26.0 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 Cross School and Queens Park Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Penticton and Penticton in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Cross School: 659. Queens Park Elementary: 840. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Cross School and Queens Park Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Holy Cross School is 478th of 1,275 and Queens Park Elementary is 960th of 1,275 among elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).