Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School vs J. S. Buchanan French Immersion Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 3.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School
Strathroy · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
425 students
J. S. Buchanan French Immersion Public School
Strathroy · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
345 students
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School Strathroy, Ontario | J. S. Buchanan French Immersion Public School Strathroy, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 53 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #356 of 766 | #1468 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #356 of 766 | #1468 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 425 | 345 |
| Enrolment | 425 | 345 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 65% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 80.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 52% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 85% | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 20% | 5% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Strathroy | Strathroy |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ldcsb.ca/school/HCC/ | sites.tvdsb.ca/jsbuchanan.cfm |
The verdict
- •J. S. Buchanan French Immersion Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.9 vs 52.7).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 345.
- •Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School is a catholic school while J. S. Buchanan French Immersion 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 J. S. Buchanan French Immersion Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), J. S. Buchanan French Immersion Public School ranks higher (58.9 vs 52.7 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 J. S. Buchanan French Immersion Public School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Strathroy and Strathroy in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School: 425. J. S. Buchanan French Immersion Public School: 345. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School and J. S. Buchanan French Immersion Public School rank in Ontario?
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School is 356th of 766 and J. S. Buchanan French Immersion Public School is 1468th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).