Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School vs Joseph Gibbons Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School
Halton Hills · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
465 students
Joseph Gibbons Public School
Georgetown · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
125 students
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School Halton Hills, Ontario | Joseph Gibbons Public School Georgetown, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 53 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1801 of 3,871 | #1048 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1801 of 3,871 | #1048 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-5 |
| Students | 465 | 125 |
| Enrolment | 465 | 125 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 60.3% | 79% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 73% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 10% | 10% |
| Special education | 20% | 10% |
| 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 | Halton Hills | Georgetown |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.hcdsb.org/hlyc/ | jos.hdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Joseph Gibbons Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (65.4 vs 53.1).
- •Joseph Gibbons Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (79% vs 60.3%).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 125.
- •Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Joseph Gibbons Public School is a public 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 Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School better than Joseph Gibbons Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Joseph Gibbons Public School ranks higher (65.4 vs 53.1 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 Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School and Joseph Gibbons Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Halton Hills and Georgetown in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School: 465. Joseph Gibbons Public School: 125. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School and Joseph Gibbons Public School rank in Ontario?
Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School is 1801st of 3,871 and Joseph Gibbons Public School is 1048th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).