Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary School vs Holy Cross School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 34 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary School
Hamilton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
305 students
Holy Cross School
Brantford · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
305 students
| Measure | Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario | Holy Cross School Brantford, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 57 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1591 of 3,871 | #2969 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1591 of 3,871 | #2969 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 305 | 305 |
| Enrolment | 305 | 305 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 65.3% | 60.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80% | 74.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 10% |
| First language not English | 25% | 15% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Hamilton | Brantford |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | blsa.hwcdsb.ca | www.holycrossbrantford.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (56.9 vs 31.7).
- •Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (65.3% vs 60.7%).
- •Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (80% vs 74.3%).
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 Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary School better than Holy Cross School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (56.9 vs 31.7 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 Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary School and Holy Cross School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Brantford in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary School: 305. Holy Cross School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary School and Holy Cross School rank in Ontario?
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary School is 1591st of 3,871 and Holy Cross School is 2969th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).