Holy Cross Catholic School vs Queen Elizabeth Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross Catholic School
Sault Ste Marie · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
465 students
Queen Elizabeth Public School
Sault Ste Marie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
270 students
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | Queen Elizabeth Public School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 26 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3236 of 3,871 | #1365 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3236 of 3,871 | #1365 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 465 | 270 |
| Enrolment | 465 | 270 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 30% | 81.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 61.7% | 72.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 10% |
| 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.hscdsb.on.ca | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/qes/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (59.6 vs 25.5).
- •Queen Elizabeth Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81.7% vs 30%).
- •Queen Elizabeth Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (72.3% vs 61.7%).
- •Holy Cross Catholic School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 270.
- •Holy Cross Catholic School is a catholic school while Queen Elizabeth 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 Queen Elizabeth Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Queen Elizabeth Public School ranks higher (59.6 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 Holy Cross Catholic School and Queen Elizabeth Public School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Sault Ste Marie and Sault Ste Marie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Cross Catholic School: 465. Queen Elizabeth Public School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Cross Catholic School and Queen Elizabeth Public School rank in Ontario?
Holy Cross Catholic School is 3236th of 3,871 and Queen Elizabeth Public School is 1365th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).