Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School vs James Strath Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School
Peterborough · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
840 students
James Strath Public School
Peterborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
720 students
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School Peterborough, Ontario | James Strath Public School Peterborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 36 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #523 of 766 | #1293 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #523 of 766 | #1293 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 840 | 720 |
| Enrolment | 840 | 720 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 78.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 73.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 50% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 71% | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 1% |
| First language not English | 3% | 6% |
| Special education | 32% | 25% |
| 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 | Peterborough | Peterborough |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.hccss.ca | jamesstrath.kprdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •James Strath Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (61.0 vs 36.4).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 840 students compared with 720.
- •Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School is a catholic school while James Strath 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 Secondary School better than James Strath Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), James Strath Public School ranks higher (61.0 vs 36.4 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 James Strath Public School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School: 840. James Strath Public School: 720. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School and James Strath Public School rank in Ontario?
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School is 523rd of 766 and James Strath Public School is 1293rd of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).