Earl of March Secondary School vs Holy Trinity Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Earl of March Secondary School
Kanata · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,715 students
Holy Trinity Catholic High School
Kanata · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,315 students
| Measure | Earl of March Secondary School Kanata, Ontario | Holy Trinity Catholic High School Kanata, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 84 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #45 of 766 | #165 of 766 |
| National rank | #45 of 766 | #165 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,715 | 1,315 |
| Enrolment | 1,715 | 1,315 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 78% | 66% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 95% | 88% |
| Low-income households | 8% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 1% |
| First language not English | 47% | 29% |
| Special education | 17% | 23% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Kanata | Kanata |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | earlofmarchss.ocdsb.ca/ | trh.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Earl of March Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (84.1 vs 70.5).
- •Earl of March Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (78% vs 66%).
- •Earl of March Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (95% vs 88%).
- •Earl of March Secondary School is the larger school with 1,715 students compared with 1,315.
- •Earl of March Secondary School is a public school while Holy Trinity Catholic High 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 Earl of March Secondary School better than Holy Trinity Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Earl of March Secondary School ranks higher (84.1 vs 70.5 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 Earl of March Secondary School and Holy Trinity Catholic High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Kanata and Kanata in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Earl of March Secondary School: 1,715. Holy Trinity Catholic High School: 1,315. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Earl of March Secondary School and Holy Trinity Catholic High School rank in Ontario?
Earl of March Secondary School is 45th of 766 and Holy Trinity Catholic High School is 165th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).