Grand View Public School vs Holy Cross Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand View Public School
Sault Ste Marie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
335 students
Holy Cross Catholic School
Sault Ste Marie · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
465 students
| Measure | Grand View Public School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | Holy Cross Catholic School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 63 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1183 of 3,871 | #3236 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1183 of 3,871 | #3236 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 335 | 465 |
| Enrolment | 335 | 465 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 66% | 30% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 78% | 61.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Sault Ste Marie | Sault Ste Marie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/gvs/default.aspx | www.hscdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Grand View Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (63.2 vs 25.5).
- •Grand View Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (66% vs 30%).
- •Grand View Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (78% vs 61.7%).
- •Holy Cross Catholic School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 335.
- •Grand View Public School 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 Grand View Public School better than Holy Cross Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Grand View Public School ranks higher (63.2 vs 25.5 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 Grand View Public School and Holy Cross Catholic School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Sault Ste Marie and Sault Ste Marie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Grand View Public School: 335. Holy Cross Catholic School: 465. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Grand View Public School and Holy Cross Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Grand View Public School is 1183rd of 3,871 and Holy Cross Catholic School is 3236th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).