Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School vs St. Genevieve Catholic School/Ecole Catholique Sainte-Genevieve
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School
Kingston · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,295 students
St. Genevieve Catholic School/Ecole Catholique Sainte-Genevieve
Kingston · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
500 students
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School Kingston, Ontario | St. Genevieve Catholic School/Ecole Catholique Sainte-Genevieve Kingston, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 62 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #255 of 766 | #594 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #255 of 766 | #594 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,295 | 500 |
| Enrolment | 1,295 | 500 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 77.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 82.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 52% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 89% | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 10% |
| Special education | 33% | 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 | Kingston | Kingston |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/hcss/Pages/default.aspx | – |
The verdict
- •St. Genevieve Catholic School/Ecole Catholique Sainte-Genevieve scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (74.1 vs 62.1).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,295 students compared with 500.
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 Secondary School better than St. Genevieve Catholic School/Ecole Catholique Sainte-Genevieve?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Genevieve Catholic School/Ecole Catholique Sainte-Genevieve ranks higher (74.1 vs 62.1 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 Secondary School and St. Genevieve Catholic School/Ecole Catholique Sainte-Genevieve?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kingston and Kingston in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School: 1,295. St. Genevieve Catholic School/Ecole Catholique Sainte-Genevieve: 500. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School and St. Genevieve Catholic School/Ecole Catholique Sainte-Genevieve rank in Ontario?
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School is 255th of 766 and St. Genevieve Catholic School/Ecole Catholique Sainte-Genevieve is 594th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).