Holy Cross School vs South Branch Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 901 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
South Branch Elementary School
Kemptville · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
425 students
| Measure | Holy Cross School Kemptville, Ontario | South Branch Elementary School Kemptville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 77 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #457 of 3,871 | #762 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #457 of 3,871 | #762 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 530 | 425 |
| Enrolment | 530 | 425 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 79.3% | 79.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 81.7% | 78.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 2% | 0% |
| Special education | 13% | 15% |
| 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 | southbranch.ucdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.5 vs 70.8).
- •Holy Cross School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (81.7% vs 78.3%).
- •Holy Cross School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 425.
- •Holy Cross School is a catholic school while South Branch Elementary 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 South Branch Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Cross School ranks higher (76.5 vs 70.8 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 School and South Branch Elementary School?
About 901 m in a straight line, between Kemptville and Kemptville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Cross School: 530. South Branch Elementary School: 425. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Cross School and South Branch Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Holy Cross School is 457th of 3,871 and South Branch Elementary School is 762nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).