Chippewa Intermediate School vs Holy Cross Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chippewa Intermediate School
North Bay · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
440 students
Holy Cross Catholic School
North Bay · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
215 students
| Measure | Chippewa Intermediate School North Bay, Ontario | Holy Cross Catholic School North Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 38 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2647 of 3,871 | #2548 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2647 of 3,871 | #2548 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 440 | 215 |
| Enrolment | 440 | 215 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 60% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 62% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 0% |
| Special education | 25% | 20% |
| 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 | North Bay | North Bay |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.nearnorthschools.ca/chippewa/ | hcc.npsc.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (39.5 vs 37.5).
- •Chippewa Intermediate School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 215.
- •Chippewa Intermediate School is a public school while Holy Cross Catholic 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 Chippewa Intermediate School better than Holy Cross Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Cross Catholic School ranks higher (39.5 vs 37.5 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 Chippewa Intermediate School and Holy Cross Catholic School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between North Bay and North Bay in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Chippewa Intermediate School: 440. Holy Cross Catholic School: 215. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Chippewa Intermediate School and Holy Cross Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Chippewa Intermediate School is 2647th of 3,871 and Holy Cross Catholic School is 2548th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).