Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School vs Notre Dame High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 537 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
Notre Dame High School
Ottawa · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
430 students
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School Strathroy, Ontario | Notre Dame High School Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 53 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #356 of 766 | #555 of 766 |
| National rank | #356 of 766 | #555 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 425 | 430 |
| Enrolment | 425 | 430 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 52% | 55% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 85% | 83% |
| Low-income households | 0% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 10% |
| First language not English | 0% | 20% |
| Special education | 20% | 30% |
| 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 | Strathroy | Ottawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ldcsb.ca/school/HCC/ | ndh.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (52.7 vs 33.9).
- •Notre Dame High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (55% vs 52%).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (85% vs 83%).
- •Notre Dame High School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 425.
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 Notre Dame High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (52.7 vs 33.9 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 Notre Dame High School?
About 537 km in a straight line, between Strathroy and Ottawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School: 425. Notre Dame High School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School and Notre Dame High School rank in Ontario?
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School is 356th of 766 and Notre Dame High School is 555th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).