Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School vs Port Weller Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School
St Catharines · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
655 students
Port Weller Public School
St Catharines · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
305 students
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School St Catharines, Ontario | Port Weller Public School St Catharines, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 38 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #511 of 766 | #139 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #511 of 766 | #139 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 655 | 305 |
| Enrolment | 655 | 305 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 90.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 84.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 55% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 80% | – |
| Low-income households | 12% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 24% | 5% |
| Special education | 22% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | St Catharines | St Catharines |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.holycrossraiders.com/ | portweller.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Port Weller Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.5 vs 37.8).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 655 students compared with 305.
- •Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School is a catholic school while Port Weller 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 Port Weller Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Port Weller Public School ranks higher (86.5 vs 37.8 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 Port Weller Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between St Catharines and St Catharines in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School: 655. Port Weller Public School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School and Port Weller Public School rank in Ontario?
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School is 511th of 766 and Port Weller Public School is 139th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).