Catholic Central vs Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 437 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catholic Central
Windsor · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
845 students
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School
Peterborough · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
840 students
| Measure | Catholic Central Windsor, Ontario | Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School Peterborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 32 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #578 of 766 | #523 of 766 |
| National rank | #578 of 766 | #523 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 845 | 840 |
| Enrolment | 845 | 840 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 22% | 50% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 98% | 71% |
| Low-income households | 26% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 16% | 3% |
| First language not English | 65% | 3% |
| Special education | 10% | 32% |
| 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 | Windsor | Peterborough |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.wecdsb.on.ca/cchs | www.hccss.ca |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (36.4 vs 31.5).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (50% vs 22%).
- •Catholic Central does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (98% vs 71%).
- •Catholic Central is the larger school with 845 students compared with 840.
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 Catholic Central better than Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (36.4 vs 31.5 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 Catholic Central and Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School?
About 437 km in a straight line, between Windsor and Peterborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Catholic Central: 845. Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School: 840. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Catholic Central and Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Catholic Central is 578th of 766 and Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School is 523rd of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).