Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School vs Kawartha Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 798 m 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
Kawartha Heights Public School
Peterborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
235 students
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School Peterborough, Ontario | Kawartha Heights Public School Peterborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 36 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #523 of 766 | #2357 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #523 of 766 | #2357 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 840 | 235 |
| Enrolment | 840 | 235 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 72.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 61.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 50% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 71% | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 0% |
| First language not English | 3% | 10% |
| Special education | 32% | 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 | Peterborough | Peterborough |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.hccss.ca | kawarthaheights.kprdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Kawartha Heights Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (43.3 vs 36.4).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 840 students compared with 235.
- •Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School is a catholic school while Kawartha Heights 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 Kawartha Heights Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Kawartha Heights Public School ranks higher (43.3 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 Kawartha Heights Public School?
About 798 m in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School: 840. Kawartha Heights Public School: 235. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School and Kawartha Heights Public School rank in Ontario?
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School is 523rd of 766 and Kawartha Heights Public School is 2357th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).