École publique Héritage vs Holy Cross Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École publique Héritage
North Bay · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
350 students
Holy Cross Catholic School
North Bay · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
215 students
| Measure | École publique Héritage North Bay, Ontario | Holy Cross Catholic School North Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 26 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3217 of 3,871 | #2548 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3217 of 3,871 | #2548 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 350 | 215 |
| Enrolment | 350 | 215 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 44.7% | 60% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 58.7% | 62% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 20% | 0% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | heritage.cspne.ca | hcc.npsc.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (39.5 vs 26.0).
- •Holy Cross Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (60% vs 44.7%).
- •Holy Cross Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (62% vs 58.7%).
- •École publique Héritage is the larger school with 350 students compared with 215.
- •École publique Héritage 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 École publique Héritage better than Holy Cross Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Cross Catholic School ranks higher (39.5 vs 26.0 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 École publique Héritage and Holy Cross Catholic School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between North Bay and North Bay in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École publique Héritage: 350. Holy Cross Catholic School: 215. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École publique Héritage and Holy Cross Catholic School rank in Ontario?
École publique Héritage is 3217th of 3,871 and Holy Cross Catholic School is 2548th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).