Carleton Heights Public School vs Holy Cross Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carleton Heights Public School
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
505 students
Holy Cross Elementary School
Ottawa · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
215 students
| Measure | Carleton Heights Public School Ottawa, Ontario | Holy Cross Elementary School Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 3 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3862 of 3,871 | #2794 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3862 of 3,871 | #2794 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 505 | 215 |
| Enrolment | 505 | 215 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 30% | 60% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 46% | 76.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 27% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 18% | 10% |
| First language not English | 57% | 25% |
| Special education | 17% | 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 | carletonheightsps.ocdsb.ca/ | hcr.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (35.2 vs 2.7).
- •Holy Cross Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (60% vs 30%).
- •Holy Cross Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76.3% vs 46%).
- •Carleton Heights Public School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 215.
- •Carleton Heights Public 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 Carleton Heights Public School better than Holy Cross Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Cross Elementary School ranks higher (35.2 vs 2.7 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 Carleton Heights Public School and Holy Cross Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ottawa and Ottawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Carleton Heights Public School: 505. Holy Cross Elementary School: 215. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Carleton Heights Public School and Holy Cross Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Carleton Heights Public School is 3862nd of 3,871 and Holy Cross Elementary School is 2794th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).