Holy Cross School vs Kemptville Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 900 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross School
Kemptville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
530 students
Kemptville Public School
Kemptville · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
540 students
| Measure | Holy Cross School Kemptville, Ontario | Kemptville Public School Kemptville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 77 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #457 of 3,871 | #1326 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #457 of 3,871 | #1326 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 530 | 540 |
| Enrolment | 530 | 540 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 79.3% | 62% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 81.7% | 81.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 3% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 2% | 5% |
| Special education | 13% | 9% |
| 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 | Kemptville | Kemptville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.holycross.cdsbeo.on.ca | kemptville.ucdsb.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.5 vs 60.3).
- •Holy Cross School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (79.3% vs 62%).
- •Kemptville Public School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 530.
- •Holy Cross School is a catholic school while Kemptville 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 Kemptville Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Cross School ranks higher (76.5 vs 60.3 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 Kemptville Public School?
About 900 m in a straight line, between Kemptville and Kemptville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Cross School: 530. Kemptville Public School: 540. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Cross School and Kemptville Public School rank in Ontario?
Holy Cross School is 457th of 3,871 and Kemptville Public School is 1326th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).