Brookfield High School vs Holy Cross Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookfield High School
Ottawa · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
650 students
Holy Cross Elementary School
Ottawa · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
215 students
| Measure | Brookfield High School Ottawa, Ontario | Holy Cross Elementary School Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 17 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #690 of 766 | #2794 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #690 of 766 | #2794 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 650 | 215 |
| Enrolment | 650 | 215 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 60% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 76.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 32% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 79% | – |
| Low-income households | 16% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 8% | 10% |
| First language not English | 47% | 25% |
| Special education | 28% | 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 | Ottawa | Ottawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | brookfieldhs.ocdsb.ca/ | hcr.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (35.2 vs 16.5).
- •Brookfield High School is the larger school with 650 students compared with 215.
- •Brookfield High School is a public school while Holy Cross Elementary 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 Brookfield High School better than Holy Cross Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Cross Elementary School ranks higher (35.2 vs 16.5 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 Brookfield High School and Holy Cross Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Ottawa and Ottawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Brookfield High School: 650. Holy Cross Elementary School: 215. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Brookfield High School and Holy Cross Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Brookfield High School is 690th of 766 and Holy Cross Elementary School is 2794th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).