Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School vs Southwood Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School
Lasalle · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
675 students
Southwood Public School
Windsor · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
380 students
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School Lasalle, Ontario | Southwood Public School Windsor, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 88 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #70 of 3,871 | #508 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #70 of 3,871 | #508 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 675 | 380 |
| Enrolment | 675 | 380 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 94% | 84.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 86% | 85% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 14% | 40% |
| Special education | 11% | 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 | Lasalle | Windsor |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.wecdsb.on.ca/holycross | www.gecdsb.on.ca/schools/elem/southwoo |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (87.7 vs 76.2).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (94% vs 84.3%).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (86% vs 85%).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 675 students compared with 380.
- •Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Southwood 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 Southwood Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (87.7 vs 76.2 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 Southwood Public School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Lasalle and Windsor in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School: 675. Southwood Public School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School and Southwood Public School rank in Ontario?
Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School is 70th of 3,871 and Southwood Public School is 508th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).