Chalmers Street Public School vs Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chalmers Street Public School
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
385 students
Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School
Cambridge · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
590 students
| Measure | Chalmers Street Public School Cambridge, Ontario | Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School Cambridge, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 13 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3658 of 3,871 | #1915 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3658 of 3,871 | #1915 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 385 | 590 |
| Enrolment | 385 | 590 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 52% | 72.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 53.7% | 72.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 4% |
| First language not English | 30% | 9% |
| Special education | 20% | 17% |
| 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 | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | cha.wrdsb.ca/ | holyspirit.wcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (51.3 vs 12.9).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (72.3% vs 52%).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (72.3% vs 53.7%).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 385.
- •Chalmers Street Public School is a public school while Holy Spirit Catholic 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 Chalmers Street Public School better than Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (51.3 vs 12.9 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 Chalmers Street Public School and Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Chalmers Street Public School: 385. Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School: 590. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Chalmers Street Public School and Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Chalmers Street Public School is 3658th of 3,871 and Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School is 1915th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).