Holy Cross Catholic School vs Lake Simcoe Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross Catholic School
Innisfil · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
495 students
Lake Simcoe Public School
Innisfil · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
575 students
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic School Innisfil, Ontario | Lake Simcoe Public School Innisfil, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 30 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3034 of 3,871 | #2014 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3034 of 3,871 | #2014 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 495 | 575 |
| Enrolment | 495 | 575 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 58% | 69.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 67% | 70.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 3% |
| First language not English | 15% | 10% |
| Special education | 25% | 11% |
| 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 | Innisfil | Innisfil |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | hcc.schools.smcdsb.on.ca | las.scdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Lake Simcoe Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (49.6 vs 30.0).
- •Lake Simcoe Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (69.7% vs 58%).
- •Lake Simcoe Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (70.7% vs 67%).
- •Lake Simcoe Public School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 495.
- •Holy Cross Catholic School is a catholic school while Lake Simcoe 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 School better than Lake Simcoe Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Lake Simcoe Public School ranks higher (49.6 vs 30.0 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 Holy Cross Catholic School and Lake Simcoe Public School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Innisfil and Innisfil in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Cross Catholic School: 495. Lake Simcoe Public School: 575. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Cross Catholic School and Lake Simcoe Public School rank in Ontario?
Holy Cross Catholic School is 3034th of 3,871 and Lake Simcoe Public School is 2014th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).