Anna McCrea Public School vs Holy Cross Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 818 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anna McCrea Public School
Sault Ste Marie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
295 students
Holy Cross Catholic School
Sault Ste Marie · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
465 students
| Measure | Anna McCrea Public School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | Holy Cross Catholic School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 76 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #523 of 3,871 | #3236 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #523 of 3,871 | #3236 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 295 | 465 |
| Enrolment | 295 | 465 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 86% | 30% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76.7% | 61.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 5% |
| Special education | 25% | 20% |
| 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 | Sault Ste Marie | Sault Ste Marie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/amc/default.aspx | www.hscdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Anna McCrea Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (75.8 vs 25.5).
- •Anna McCrea Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (86% vs 30%).
- •Anna McCrea Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76.7% vs 61.7%).
- •Holy Cross Catholic School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 295.
- •Anna McCrea Public School is a public school while Holy Cross Catholic 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 Anna McCrea Public School better than Holy Cross Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Anna McCrea Public School ranks higher (75.8 vs 25.5 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 Anna McCrea Public School and Holy Cross Catholic School?
About 818 m in a straight line, between Sault Ste Marie and Sault Ste Marie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Anna McCrea Public School: 295. Holy Cross Catholic School: 465. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Anna McCrea Public School and Holy Cross Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Anna McCrea Public School is 523rd of 3,871 and Holy Cross Catholic School is 3236th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).