Holy Cross School vs St Michael Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km 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
St Michael Elementary School
Kemptville · Catholic elementary · Grades 7-8
205 students
| Measure | Holy Cross School Kemptville, Ontario | St Michael Elementary School Kemptville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 77 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #457 of 3,871 | #500 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #457 of 3,871 | #500 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 7-8 |
| Students | 530 | 205 |
| Enrolment | 530 | 205 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 79.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 81.7% | – |
| 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% | 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 | Kemptville | Kemptville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.holycross.cdsbeo.on.ca | www.smchs.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (76.5 vs 76.3).
- •Holy Cross School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 205.
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 St Michael Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Holy Cross School and St Michael Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Kemptville and Kemptville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Cross School: 530. St Michael Elementary School: 205. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Cross School and St Michael Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Holy Cross School is 457th of 3,871 and St Michael Elementary School is 500th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).