Cataraqui Woods Elementary School vs Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cataraqui Woods Elementary School
Kingston · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
420 students
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School
Kingston · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,295 students
| Measure | Cataraqui Woods Elementary School Kingston, Ontario | Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School Kingston, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1690 of 3,871 | #255 of 766 |
| National rank | #1690 of 3,871 | #255 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 420 | 1,295 |
| Enrolment | 420 | 1,295 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 66% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 78.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 52% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 89% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 20% | 5% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | catwoods.limestone.on.ca/ | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/hcss/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (62.1 vs 55.1).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,295 students compared with 420.
- •Cataraqui Woods Elementary 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 Cataraqui Woods Elementary School better than Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (62.1 vs 55.1 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 Cataraqui Woods Elementary School and Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Kingston and Kingston in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cataraqui Woods Elementary School: 420. Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School: 1,295. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cataraqui Woods Elementary School and Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Cataraqui Woods Elementary School is 1690th of 3,871 and Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School is 255th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).