Crossroads Public School vs Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 7.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crossroads Public School
Niagara On The Lake · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
420 students
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School
St Catharines · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
655 students
| Measure | Crossroads Public School Niagara On The Lake, Ontario | Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School St Catharines, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 84 Top 10% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #210 of 3,871 | #511 of 766 |
| National rank | #210 of 3,871 | #511 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 420 | 655 |
| Enrolment | 420 | 655 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 80.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 90.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 55% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 80% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 5% | 24% |
| Special education | 15% | 22% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | Niagara On The Lake | St Catharines |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | crossroads.dsbn.org/ | www.holycrossraiders.com/ |
The verdict
- •Crossroads Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (83.7 vs 37.8).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 655 students compared with 420.
- •Crossroads Public 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 Crossroads Public School better than Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Crossroads Public School ranks higher (83.7 vs 37.8 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 Crossroads Public School and Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Niagara On The Lake and St Catharines in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Crossroads Public School: 420. Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School: 655. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Crossroads Public School and Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Crossroads Public School is 210th of 3,871 and Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School is 511th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).