Holy Cross School vs Onondaga-Brant Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 5.5 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
Onondaga-Brant Public School
Brantford · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
240 students
| Measure | Holy Cross School Brantford, Ontario | Onondaga-Brant Public School Brantford, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 32 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2969 of 3,871 | #1503 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2969 of 3,871 | #1503 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 305 | 240 |
| Enrolment | 305 | 240 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 60.7% | 65.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 74.3% | 74.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 15% | 10% |
| Special education | 15% | 5% |
| 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/onondaga-brant |
The verdict
- •Onondaga-Brant Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.4 vs 31.7).
- •Onondaga-Brant Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (65.7% vs 60.7%).
- •Holy Cross School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 240.
- •Holy Cross School is a catholic school while Onondaga-Brant 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 Onondaga-Brant Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Onondaga-Brant Public School ranks higher (58.4 vs 31.7 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 School and Onondaga-Brant Public School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Brantford and Brantford in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Cross School: 305. Onondaga-Brant Public School: 240. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Cross School and Onondaga-Brant Public School rank in Ontario?
Holy Cross School is 2969th of 3,871 and Onondaga-Brant Public School is 1503rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).