Holy Cross School vs Major Ballachey Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross School
Brantford · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
305 students
Major Ballachey Public School
Brantford · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
310 students
| Measure | Holy Cross School Brantford, Ontario | Major Ballachey Public School Brantford, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 32 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2969 of 3,871 | #3847 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2969 of 3,871 | #3847 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 305 | 310 |
| Enrolment | 305 | 310 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 60.7% | 31.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 74.3% | 49.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 25% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 15% |
| First language not English | 15% | 10% |
| Special education | 15% | 20% |
| 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 | Brantford | Brantford |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.holycrossbrantford.ca/ | granderie.ca/majorb/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (31.7 vs 4.0).
- •Holy Cross School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (60.7% vs 31.3%).
- •Holy Cross School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (74.3% vs 49.7%).
- •Major Ballachey Public School is the larger school with 310 students compared with 305.
- •Holy Cross School is a catholic school while Major Ballachey 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 School better than Major Ballachey Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Cross School ranks higher (31.7 vs 4.0 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 School and Major Ballachey Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Brantford and Brantford in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Cross School: 305. Major Ballachey Public School: 310. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Cross School and Major Ballachey Public School rank in Ontario?
Holy Cross School is 2969th of 3,871 and Major Ballachey Public School is 3847th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).