Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School vs Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School
St Catharines · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
480 students
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School
St Catharines · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
655 students
| Measure | Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School St Catharines, Ontario | Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School St Catharines, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 69 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #858 of 3,871 | #511 of 766 |
| National rank | #858 of 3,871 | #511 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 480 | 655 |
| Enrolment | 480 | 655 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 79% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 88% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 55% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 80% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 20% | 24% |
| Special education | 10% | 22% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | St Catharines | St Catharines |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/canadianmartyrs/ | www.holycrossraiders.com/ |
The verdict
- •Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (69.0 vs 37.8).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 655 students compared with 480.
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 Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School better than Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (69.0 vs 37.8 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 Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School and Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between St Catharines and St Catharines in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School: 480. Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School: 655. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School and Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School is 858th of 3,871 and Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School is 511th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).