Echo Place PS vs Holy Cross School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 898 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Echo Place PS
Brantford · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
190 students
Holy Cross School
Brantford · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
305 students
| Measure | Echo Place PS Brantford, Ontario | Holy Cross School Brantford, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 58 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1509 of 3,871 | #2969 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1509 of 3,871 | #2969 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 190 | 305 |
| Enrolment | 190 | 305 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 82% | 60.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 71% | 74.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 10% |
| First language not English | 10% | 15% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | Brantford | Brantford |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.granderie.ca/schools/echo | www.holycrossbrantford.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Echo Place PS scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.3 vs 31.7).
- •Echo Place PS does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (82% vs 60.7%).
- •Holy Cross School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (74.3% vs 71%).
- •Holy Cross School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 190.
- •Echo Place PS is a public school while Holy Cross 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 Echo Place PS better than Holy Cross School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Echo Place PS ranks higher (58.3 vs 31.7 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 Echo Place PS and Holy Cross School?
About 898 m in a straight line, between Brantford and Brantford in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Echo Place PS: 190. Holy Cross School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Echo Place PS and Holy Cross School rank in Ontario?
Echo Place PS is 1509th of 3,871 and Holy Cross School is 2969th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).