Grand Erie Learning Alternatives vs Holy Cross School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 737 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand Erie Learning Alternatives
Brantford · Public alternative · Grades 9-12
145 students
Holy Cross School
Brantford · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
305 students
| Measure | Grand Erie Learning Alternatives Brantford, Ontario | Holy Cross School Brantford, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 32 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | – | #2969 of 3,871 |
| National rank | – | #2969 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Alternative | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 145 | 305 |
| Enrolment | 145 | 305 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 60.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 74.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 0% | 15% |
| Special education | 40% | 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/gela | www.holycrossbrantford.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 145.
- •Grand Erie Learning Alternatives 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 Grand Erie Learning Alternatives better than Holy Cross School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Grand Erie Learning Alternatives and Holy Cross School?
About 737 m in a straight line, between Brantford and Brantford in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Grand Erie Learning Alternatives: 145. Holy Cross School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Grand Erie Learning Alternatives and Holy Cross School rank in Ontario?
Grand Erie Learning Alternatives is unranked and Holy Cross School is 2969th of 3,871 among alternative schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).