Cosburn Middle School vs Holy Cross Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 944 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cosburn Middle School
East York · Public elementary · Grades 6-8
490 students
Holy Cross Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
340 students
| Measure | Cosburn Middle School East York, Ontario | Holy Cross Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 56 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1662 of 3,871 | #2471 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1662 of 3,871 | #2471 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 490 | 340 |
| Enrolment | 490 | 340 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 72% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 68.3% | 74% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 10% |
| First language not English | 5% | 30% |
| Special education | 25% | 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 | East York | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/cosburn | holycross.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Cosburn Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (55.5 vs 41.2).
- •Holy Cross Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (74% vs 68.3%).
- •Cosburn Middle School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 340.
- •Cosburn Middle 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 Cosburn Middle School better than Holy Cross Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Cosburn Middle School ranks higher (55.5 vs 41.2 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 Cosburn Middle School and Holy Cross Catholic School?
About 944 m in a straight line, between East York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cosburn Middle School: 490. Holy Cross Catholic School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cosburn Middle School and Holy Cross Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Cosburn Middle School is 1662nd of 3,871 and Holy Cross Catholic School is 2471st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).