Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School vs John Cabot Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 126 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
John Cabot Catholic Secondary School
Mississauga · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
835 students
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School Peterborough, Ontario | John Cabot Catholic Secondary School Mississauga, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 36 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #523 of 766 | #616 of 766 |
| National rank | #523 of 766 | #616 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 840 | 835 |
| Enrolment | 840 | 835 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 50% | 46% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 71% | 76% |
| Low-income households | 9% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 5% |
| First language not English | 3% | 42% |
| Special education | 32% | 18% |
| 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 | Mississauga |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.hccss.ca | www.dpcdsb.org/CABOT |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (36.4 vs 26.9).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (50% vs 46%).
- •John Cabot Catholic Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (76% vs 71%).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 840 students compared with 835.
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 John Cabot Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (36.4 vs 26.9 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 John Cabot Catholic Secondary School?
About 126 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Mississauga in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School: 840. John Cabot Catholic Secondary School: 835. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School and John Cabot Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School is 523rd of 766 and John Cabot Catholic Secondary School is 616th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).