Algonquin Road Public School vs Holy Cross Catholic School School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 982 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Algonquin Road Public School
Sudbury · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
375 students
Holy Cross Catholic School School
Sudbury · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
365 students
| Measure | Algonquin Road Public School Sudbury, Ontario | Holy Cross Catholic School School Sudbury, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 82 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #246 of 3,871 | #1152 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #246 of 3,871 | #1152 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 375 | 365 |
| Enrolment | 375 | 365 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 77.7% | 71.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 91.3% | 82% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 10% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Sudbury | Sudbury |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.rainbowschools.ca/elementary/algonquin/index.php | www.scdsb.edu.on.ca/schools/schools.php |
The verdict
- •Algonquin Road Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (82.2 vs 63.7).
- •Algonquin Road Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (77.7% vs 71.3%).
- •Algonquin Road Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (91.3% vs 82%).
- •Algonquin Road Public School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 365.
- •Algonquin Road Public School is a public school while Holy Cross Catholic School School is a catholic 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 Algonquin Road Public School better than Holy Cross Catholic School School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Algonquin Road Public School ranks higher (82.2 vs 63.7 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 Algonquin Road Public School and Holy Cross Catholic School School?
About 982 m in a straight line, between Sudbury and Sudbury in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Algonquin Road Public School: 375. Holy Cross Catholic School School: 365. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Algonquin Road Public School and Holy Cross Catholic School School rank in Ontario?
Algonquin Road Public School is 246th of 3,871 and Holy Cross Catholic School School is 1152nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).