Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School vs Strathroy District Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 68 m 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
Strathroy District Collegiate Institute
Strathroy · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,200 students
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School Strathroy, Ontario | Strathroy District Collegiate Institute Strathroy, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 53 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #356 of 766 | #520 of 766 |
| National rank | #356 of 766 | #520 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 425 | 1,200 |
| Enrolment | 425 | 1,200 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 52% | 43% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 85% | 75% |
| Low-income households | 0% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 4% |
| First language not English | 0% | 2% |
| Special education | 20% | 21% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 2% |
| 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/ | www.tvdsb.ca/Strathroy.cfm |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (52.7 vs 36.8).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (52% vs 43%).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (85% vs 75%).
- •Strathroy District Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 1,200 students compared with 425.
- •Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School is a catholic school while Strathroy District Collegiate Institute 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 Strathroy District Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (52.7 vs 36.8 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 Strathroy District Collegiate Institute?
About 68 m in a straight line, between Strathroy and Strathroy in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School: 425. Strathroy District Collegiate Institute: 1,200. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School and Strathroy District Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School is 356th of 766 and Strathroy District Collegiate Institute is 520th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).