Bayridge Secondary School vs Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 908 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayridge Secondary School
Kingston · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
595 students
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School
Kingston · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,295 students
| Measure | Bayridge Secondary School Kingston, Ontario | Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School Kingston, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 67 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #203 of 766 | #255 of 766 |
| National rank | #203 of 766 | #255 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 595 | 1,295 |
| Enrolment | 595 | 1,295 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 63% | 52% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 87% | 89% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 1% |
| First language not English | 17% | 5% |
| Special education | 37% | 33% |
| 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 | Kingston | Kingston |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | bayridgess.limestone.on.ca/ | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/hcss/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Bayridge Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (67.1 vs 62.1).
- •Bayridge Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (63% vs 52%).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (89% vs 87%).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,295 students compared with 595.
- •Bayridge Secondary School is a public school while Holy Cross Catholic Secondary 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 Bayridge Secondary School better than Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Bayridge Secondary School ranks higher (67.1 vs 62.1 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 Bayridge Secondary School and Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School?
About 908 m in a straight line, between Kingston and Kingston in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bayridge Secondary School: 595. Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School: 1,295. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bayridge Secondary School and Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Bayridge Secondary School is 203rd of 766 and Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School is 255th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).